Simulator Technician (m/f/d)

About This Role

Join CAE’s Simulator Technician team based in Cognac,France. Due to the unrivalled range of simulators at our training centre, your role will be incredibly varied, giving you the opportunity to work on a wide range of simulators, systems, and equipment to enhance your technical knowledge.

We’re continually looking to foster an environment of learning, development, and progression. At CAE you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of systems to help you develop your technical knowledge. Our team has opportunities across all levels within the function, so there is a progression path available beyond this position.

In this role, the Simulator Technician II will be expected to:

• Perform complex assignments in office, on site, field, and laboratory.
• Projects may be of experimental or design nature. 
• Solve a variety of complex simulator and/or aircraft systems problems.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems. 
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems. 
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities. 
• Complete all designated training activities. 
• Perform pre-flight and post flight on designated simulators. 
• Perform basic visual alignments. 
• Run automatic Qualification Test Guide (QTG). 
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications. 
• Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required. 
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform administrative tasks as required. 
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required

Our ideal candidate has:

• College diploma or degree in any of the following: electronics/mechatronics/aeronautics/mechanical
• 3/4 years flight simulator experience or any other transferable industry skills as a technician. (Electrical/mechatronic/computer)
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics. 
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.). 
• Knowledge in analogue and digital theory. 
• Computer literate (PC and/or computer mainframe/architecture). 
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Some Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English

CAE offers:

• Permanent position
• Monday - Friday work schedule
• Health Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Flexible vacation policy

Location: France (Cognac)

About us

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]