Simulator Technician

About the role

The Simulator Technician at CAE supports high‑fidelity flight simulators for the MH‑60R, ensuring safe and effective training for Australian defence and security personnel. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on training devices.

Key responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance on flight simulators and associated systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, visual alignments, calibrations, and system performance checks to maximise simulator availability.
• Execute and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) and Approval Test Guide (ATG) procedures.
• Lead technical activities during shifts and mentor junior technicians.
• Support engineering projects involving hardware modifications, software updates, and simulator upgrades.

Required profile

• Technical or mechanical trade background, preferably with Electrician or Electronics Technician qualifications.
• Strong IT knowledge and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Air Technical Avionics (ATV) or Air Technical Airframes (ATA) qualifications are highly desired.
• Ability to work on‑site in a rotating 3‑shift pattern and obtain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizen required).

Required skills

• Electrical and electronics troubleshooting.
• Preventive maintenance and calibration of simulator equipment.
• IT systems support and software update implementation.
• Use of maintenance management systems for record keeping.

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact Australian defence and security training.
• Exciting career paths within a global organisation.
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy.