Flight Simulator Technician (FSTD)

About the role

Passionate about safety, reliability and delivering world‑class aviation training? This role supports CAE’s vision of being the global training partner of choice by ensuring flight simulator training devices remain qualified, available and ready for every session. You will perform routine technical maintenance, first‑line troubleshooting and device setup for flight simulator and cabin crew training devices.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests, perform device setup, conversions and demonstrations for Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs) and Cabin Crew Training Devices.
• Independently complete preventive maintenance tasks (PMTs) and daily readiness activities, and review complex work performed by support assistants.
• Execute recurrent Qualification Test Guide runs, troubleshoot using schematics and device documentation, and record activities in the Maintenance Management System.
• Support data and content updates such as navigation and terrain databases, OIS, EFB content, training documents and lesson plans.
• Manage inventory of consumables and tools, submit replenishment requests, and assist with logistics including inventory counts and shipping preparation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and comply with CAE Environmental Health & Safety standards.

Required profile

• Technical College Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Aviation or a related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with flight simulators or related training devices.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Working knowledge of computer architecture, networking, operating systems and programming concepts.
• Ability to perform basic software modifications, troubleshooting and understand simulator hardware and software systems.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office applications
• Computer architecture
• Networking
• Operating systems
• Programming concepts
• Software troubleshooting
• Simulator hardware and software
• Schematics interpretation
• Maintenance Management System usage