FSTD Support Technical Assistant
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About the Role
CAE Aviation seeks an Apprentice Simulator Engineer to support maintenance and troubleshooting of flight simulator training devices. Ideal for candidates with a diploma or degree in electronics/electrical engineering and foundational aviation knowledge.
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Responsibilities
- Support, monitor, and maintain simulator training devices, attending to flight crew and maintenance requests
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) events on training devices
- Contribute to improving maintenance procedures and handle updates like Nav DB, Terr DB, and EFB Charts
- Manage consumable inventory, tools, and logistics
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Aviation related fields
- Foundational understanding of various aircraft, especially commercial jetliners (e.g., Airbus family)
- Strong command of English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Familiarity with computer systems, including architecture, networking, operating systems, and basic programming languages
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients
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Key Responsibilities
- Learn to support, monitor, and maintain simulator training devices, attending to flight crew and maintenance requests, ensuring daily operational readiness, and performing scheduled preventive maintenance
- Develop the skills to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) events on training devices, working towards long term, permanent solutions for recurring issues
- Play a part in improving maintenance procedures, and learn to handle recurrent updates like Nav DB, Terr DB, and EFB Charts. Support updates to operational software and ensure lesson plan accuracy
- Gain experience managing consumable inventory, tools, and logistics, including handling yearly inventories, organizing storage, and preparing items for shipping
- With continuous learning, strive to become an expert in simulator systems, such as Visual Systems, Motion, or Flight Controls
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Aviation related fields
- Foundational understanding of various aircraft, especially commercial jetliners (e.g., Airbus family), as well as general aviation and training device terminology
- Strong command of English (reading, writing, and speaking) is essential
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, ensuring a positive and professional experience
- Familiarity with computer systems, including architecture, networking, operating systems, and basic programming languages
- Basic understanding of the principles and practices in commercial aviation training
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