At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair advanced flight simulators to ensure pilots can train effectively.
- Company: Join CAE, a global leader in aviation training and defence technology.
- Benefits: Exciting career paths, wellness subsidies, generous parental leave, and employee share schemes.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Australian defence and security while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Technical or trade experience; must be an Australian Citizen for security clearance.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
The Simulation Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager (or delegate) and is responsible for performing all preventative and corrective maintenance on training devices in a safe and effective manner. The goal is to ensure maximum availability and reliability of training systems to support successful training outcomes for end users. As a Simulation Technician, you'll be at the heart of aviation training technology, responsible for maintaining and repairing some of the most advanced flight simulators in the world. These include Level D full flight simulators - devices so realistic they're certified to replace actual flight hours. You'll work hands-on with complex systems like electromechanical motion platforms, immersive visual environments, and high-performance computing clusters. When something goes wrong, you'll be the one to diagnose and fix it, ensuring pilots can train without interruption.
Responsibilities
- Execute all maintenance tasks efficiently
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with internal and external standards/regulatory requirements
- Support site-based engineering development by assisting with investigations
- Handle parts shipping in accordance with export control and security protocols
- Adhere to CAE's Quality Management System and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Comply with CAE's Environment, Health and Safety Management System
Minimum Qualifications
- Open to people with technical or trade experience, e.g. electronic technician, electrician, IT, hardware engineering, etc.
- Ability to gain an NV-1 Security Clearance (I.e. must be an Australian Citizen)
- Flexibility for shift work - our hours of operation are between 6am - midnight (shifts are 8hrs long)
Preferred Qualifications
- Avionics knowledge and experience
- Aviation and/or Defence industry experience
- Experience working on simulator devices is a nice to have
Security Requirements
As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role - please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.
Location
Location: RAAF Base Amberley. This is an on-site role.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a considerable impact on Australian defence and security
- Exciting career paths in a truly global business
- Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
- Wellness subsidy
- Generous Parental Leave
- Employee Share Scheme
- Fitness Passport
- Insurance Cover ... and more!
Simulator Technician in Brisbane employer: CAE Inc
At CAE, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our team in Australia benefits from comprehensive training programs and opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that every employee can advance their career while contributing to cutting-edge simulator technology. With a commitment to work-life balance and a supportive environment, CAE is the ideal place for skilled technicians looking to make a meaningful impact in the aviation industry.
