Simulator Technician I

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Job Summary: CAE is seeking a motivated Simulator Technician I to ensure the safe and efficient operation of flight training devices. Key Highlights: 1. Offers structured technical training and hands-on simulator experience. 2. A career pathway toward specialization in simulation technology. 3. Collaboration with a dedicated Technical Services team. **About This Role** Behind every success stands a team of dedicated experts who drive us forward. Our corporate functions go beyond support—they lead, shape the company’s direction, and prepare our clients and employees for moments that matter. Join a team where your work makes a real impact, 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 empower our customers to operate more intelligently, quickly, and sustainably. We equip people performing critical roles with the knowledge and solutions they need 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 over 250 training centers across more than 40 countries. **The Role We’re 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 career pathway toward specialization 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, performing repairs, and validating results. * 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** * Frequent climbing up and down stairs, scaffolds, ramps, and poles. * Constantly changing body positions, including working in confined spaces. * Occasional static standing or sitting. * Frequently lifting or moving objects weighing up to 20 kilograms. * Constant communication with others to exchange information. * Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements performed continuously. **About CAE** =================== *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** ================= Regular **Equal Opportunity and Accommodations** =============================================== *CAE is committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, national origin, 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.* **Data Protection** ========================== Privacy Statement *We sometimes use AI-powered tools to support application assessments while maintaining fully human decision-making. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates whose profiles and experience align with the role requirements will be contacted.*