Join CAEs simulator maintenance team as an apprentice simulator technician working at Milan Malpensa where youll perform preventative and corrective maintenance both on site and in the this critical role youll ensure the continuous availability of CAEs flight simulators for our customers as well as performing some design and upgrade work.

As part of the Simulator Maintenance team youll work a shift pattern of 4 days on 4 days off. The role includes a shift allowance and additional financial perks for standby hours and flexible shifts.

In this role the Apprentice Simulator Technician will be expected to help ensure that the in-service simulation training equipment meets the contractual availability.

The role we are offering you:

• Learn and be able to prepare the simulation training equipment for daily operation using standard operational readiness checks.
• Learn and perform preventative maintenance in accordance with the published schedules for each training device.
• Learn and carry out Qualification Test Guide (QTG) according to the published monthly schedules for each training device.
• Learn and load appropriate exercise scenarios and other tasks required to prepare for specific training sessions.
• Be taught to effectively check reported snags verify simulator operation and rectify basic operational and maintenance snags.
• Be taught and assist in the restoration of failed equipment or refer such failures to more qualified/experienced staff.
• Learn and perform housekeeping functions and complete journey logs at the start and finish of scheduled training sessions.
• Be taught and assist other senior engineers with maintenance problem resolution and certification issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant technical qualification (e.g. vocational qualification diploma Bac2/DUT or equivalent) or practical experience in a technical or engineering-related role
• Demonstrated interest in technology and motivation to learn and develop in a technical environment
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Basic communication skills and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
• Commitment to complying with company security data protection and information handling policies
• Ability to use a computer and standard office tools
• Physical ability to bend stoop and work in confined or ground-level environments when required

Our ideal candidate has:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of operating systems applications networks and hardware installation and maintenance procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to define problems collect data and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret technical instructions
• Experience documenting processes or supporting technical documentation

Location:

Milan (near Malpensa airport)

Work Pattern:

Shift work: 11-hour shifts ( lunch hour). 4 days on 4 days off. (2 days 2 nights)

CAE offers:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Additional shift allowance
• Lunch vouchers
• Annual leave: 16 days 32 hours (for ROL hours)

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At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

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