Flight Simulator Engineer (Level D Full Flight Simulators)
Job Summary
Were looking for experienced Simulator Engineers to join our Engineering team and help keep five Level D full-flight simulators operating at peak performance (AW139 AW169 Bell 412 EMB145 and King Air 350).
If youre passionate about safety reliability and world-class training this is your opportunity to make a direct impact. Youll support CAEs vision to be the global training partner of choice by ensuring our training devices remain qualified available and ready for every this role youll carry out routine technical work perform first-line troubleshooting and work with the team to maintain all devices to their qualification standards.
What youll be doing
Support Flight Simulator Training Devices and/or Cabin Crew Training Devices by attending maintenance calls and handling device set-up conversions and demos.
Independently complete Preventive Maintenance Tasks (PMTs) and Daily Readiness (DR) on all devices and associated systems. Oversee and sign off the work of Simulator Support Assistants on more complex PMTs/tasks. Keep PMT/DR records accurate up to date and always available.
Run recurrent QTGs and perform first-line troubleshooting using schematics and aircraft/device system documentation. Use the Maintenance Management System to record track and review maintenance activity.
Support recurrent data and content updates (Nav DB Terr DB OIS and EFB charts documents and performance data) including IOS lesson plan uploads and troubleshooting. Maintain accurate records of all updates.
Maintain stock control of consumables and tooling and raise requests to ensure the team has what it needs to complete PMTs and DR activities.
Support logistics activities such as annual inventories stores re-organisation packing and shipping preparation. Carry out housekeeping and administrative tasks to support the Technical Services group as required.
Work in line with local and global CAE Environmental Health & Safety standards and safe working procedures taking duty of care for your own H&S and that of others.
What youll bring
Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics Electrical Engineering or an Aviation-related field
At least 2 years experience working with flight simulators
Excellent English skills (spoken and written)
Customer-focused with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Strong working knowledge of computer architecture networking operating systems and programming languages with the ability to make minor software changes
Solid technical capability (hardware and software) and familiarity with flight simulator technical issues across systems (e.g. motion visual avionics dynamics of flight and aircraft systems)
Working knowledge of a range of aircraft types including commercial jetliners
Good understanding of aircraft and training device terminology
Good understanding of commercial aviation training
Knowledge of local and international regulations (e.g. EASA UAE DGCA) with demonstrated experience as they relate to FSTDs
Proficient with Microsoft Office
About CAE
At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type
RegularEqual Opportunity & Accommodations
CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of race nationality color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are availablecontact your recruiter or email if needed.
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CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
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About Company
CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. With nearly 5,000 employees, CAE USA Inc. is the largest segment within CAE's Defense and Security business unit. The organization le ... View more