About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

Applies advanced knowledge and experience to solve unusually complex or system problems; those that typically are not able to be solved solely by reference to maintenance manuals or similar documents. Incumbent will implement training plans for less proficient technicians and evaluate their progression. Document training forms as required. At this level, the incumbent has demonstrated the ability to solve a variety of complex simulator and or aircraft system problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems, those typically solved by properly interpreting maintenance manuals or similar documents
• Assists in the design of minor hardware system modifications and software programs to stay current with aircraft configuration and to improve simulator operability.
• Provides technical guidance and training to less proficient technicians.
• Conducts quality control inspections and inspect maintenance work performed.
• Maintains required documentation of maintenance activities.
• Monitors and tracks the repair status of inoperative equipmentand document maintenance activitiesutilizing the logistics managementdata base system.(Documentingmaintenance activitiesincludes but is not limited towork order generation and updates, repair action documentation, issuing, returning, and adjustinginventory, insuring inventory records are up to date and accurate,and other material control duties as assigned.)
• Works with Engineering in regards to non-standard situations.
• Recommends changes based on knowledge and past experience.
• Uses knowledge of simulator and aircraft systems to interpret advanced technical data.
• Interprets and works with computer systems utilizing various and multiple operating systems.
• Diagnoses malfunctions of computers and associated equipment, and performs operability/readiness tests and repair.
• Performs systems interface/fault isolation.
• Applies fundamental troubleshooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers.
• Interprets mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics and drawings and makes simplified versions.
• Conducts voice communications on phone, inter-phone and radio circuits.
• Provides networking and information systems support on training devices and networks.
• Maintains good relations with customers and ensures information flows within technical organization.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Position requires a Technical College Degree with 5 years of related experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of full flight simulators or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electromechanical, computer, aviation or simulation technology and/or hands-on work experience in the maintenance and operation of full flight simulators that total a minimum of 7 years.
• 2 years of related experience may substitute for absence of Technical College Degree

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

• Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.
• Must be highly proficient in the use and operation of test equipment to perform pre- and post-operational test on installed equipment to perform preventive maintenance using preventative maintenance cards and instruction books.
• Must possess advanced skills necessary to diagnose and isolate malfunctions in electronic systems; align, adjust and calibrate installed training devices; interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic schematics and prepare simplified versions.
• Must possess advanced skills to perform calibrations, adjustments and tests on electronic equipment; analyze operation, verify discrepancies, isolate malfunctions and replace defective components used in installed devices
• Must possess and maintain advanced proficiency in the use of diagnostic programs, interpretation of results, and the use of program listings to isolate faults and be adept in the use of test equipment, repair of micro/miniature printed circuit boards, electro/mechanical systems and devices to include projection display systems, computer controlled motion and electronic control loading systems and computer generated sound systems.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of diagnostic programs, interpretation of results and use of program listings to isolate faults.
• Must be skilled at use and operation of test equipment, including "O" scopes, frequency counters, volt/ohm meters and range calibration set.
• Must be able to perform routine preventive maintenance using maintenance requirement cards and instructional manuals; perform daily system readiness test, pre-operational and post-operational checkouts.
• Must exhibit high performance and capability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision

• Must be able to drive a forklift, man-lift, K-loader, or other support equipment as required if trained and certified to operate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers

• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.

• Must be eligible for DoD Personnel Security Clearance.

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex word and technical documents/diagrams. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.

Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds over head.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under the device.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Domestic and international travel as required.
• Shop floor environment.
• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.
• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, loud noises.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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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.

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.