Description
Job Summary:
CAE is seeking a Simulator Technician I to ensure the safe and efficient operation of advanced flight training devices, with structured training and a professional career path.
Key Highlights:
1. Hands-on experience with simulators and career development
2. Structured technical training and growth opportunities
3. Working in a dedicated team with cutting-edge technology
**About This Role**
Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. Our corporate functions don’t just support — they lead, shaping the company’s path and preparing clients and employees for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference, with opportunities to grow, collaborate, and thrive.
**Aircraft Simulator Technician**
**About CAE**
At CAE, our mission is to make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we have been leaders in simulation, training, and mission readiness, supporting civil aviation, defense, and critical operations worldwide. Through cutting-edge technology and an innovation-driven culture, we train our customers to operate more intelligently, quickly, and sustainably.
We equip people performing critical roles with the knowledge and solutions needed to create a safer world. Above all, we train pilots, cabin crews, airlines, defense and security forces to perform at their best — every day and when it matters most.
We operate globally with approximately 13,000 employees and 250 training centers across more than 40 countries.
**The Position We Are Offering**
CAE is seeking a motivated and eager-to-learn Simulator Technician I to join our team in Santiago, Chile.
As a Simulator Technician I, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of CAE’s advanced flight training devices. This entry-level position offers structured technical training, hands-on simulator experience, and a pathway toward a specialized career in simulation technology.
You will work within simulation areas, providing support in maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational readiness alongside a dedicated Technical Services team.
**Key Responsibilities**
Technical and Maintenance Support
* Perform routine technical tasks on-site.
* Learn and carry out preventive maintenance activities on simulators and associated systems.
* Assist in diagnosing and resolving simulator issues.
* Record and track maintenance activities using maintenance management systems.
Operational Tasks
* Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks on assigned simulators.
* Perform basic visual alignments.
* Execute automated tests from the Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
* Support hardware refurbishment and upgrade work.
Training and Compliance
* Complete all required training modules and certifications.
* Learn and comply with CAE’s Quality Management System and safety standards.
* Assist with compliance documentation and audit preparation.
Customer and Operational Support
* Provide timely customer service and support during training operations.
* Maintain simulator cleanliness and operational readiness.
* Perform logistical tasks such as receiving parts, testing components, repairs, and validation.
* Support the Technical Services team with administrative and assigned tasks.
**Minimum Requirements**
* Technical diploma or degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related field in aviation and technology.
* 0\-2 years of relevant technical experience.
* Availability to work rotating shifts (4x2 schedule), 40 hours per week.
* Ability to interpret electrical system diagrams and schematics.
* Proficiency in using test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, signal generator, logic analyzer, etc.).
* Knowledge of analog and digital electronics.
* Computer literacy.
* Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Intermediate level of English.
**Physical Requirements**
* Frequently climb up and down stairs, scaffolds, ramps, and poles.
* Frequently change body positions, including working in confined spaces.
* Occasionally remain in static positions.
* Frequently lift, lower, or move objects weighing up to 20 kilograms.
* Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
* Frequently perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, or fingers.
**About CAE**
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*At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world safer. For nearly 80 years, we have advanced innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. Through advanced technologies, we help our customers work more intelligently, more quickly, and more sustainably. Join an organization guided by purpose, where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your development fuels our shared success.*
**Employment Type**
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Regular**Equal Opportunity and Accommodations**
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*CAE is committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals who do not meet all criteria to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request — please contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres‑Careers@cae.com.*
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