Simulator Mechanic

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security civil aviation and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety efficiency and readiness.

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

• CAE Values: Empowerment Innovation Excellence Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

• A work environment where all employees are valued respected and safe

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver take initiatives and make decisions

• Recognition professional development advancement and having fun!

Summary

Assembles machined and bought parts.

Install flight simulator individual assemblies such as control linkages throttle alignment consoles cabinets fuselage components electric hydraulic motion system actuators.

Assisting in the preparation of assigned bays for trainer arrivals by laying out and drilling a motion pad installing adapter plates and assemble computer flooring to receive computer cabinets if required.

Assisting with the offload of trainers assemblies and associated equipment assist in house installs hardware software integration and teardown pack ship and site installation.

Support trainer modification and upgrades in-house and at customer sites.

Support relocation of commercial or military training devices domestic or overseas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read work orders follow production and sample assemblies diagrams parts lists and receive verbal instructions regarding duties.

• Measure parts to determine specified tolerance.

• Ability to read precision measuring equipment.

• Reads and interprets blueprints to fabricate complex assemblies.

• Fabricates parts from raw materials.

• Drills taps reams countersinks and spot faces bolt holes in parts.

• Position and aligns parts.

• Bolts screws and rivets parts together to close tolerances.

• Disassembles and replaces parts as required.

• Cleans and lubricates parts and assemblies.

• Marks identifying information on parts.

• Inventory assign toolbox and sign inventory sheet.

• Assist in tool room inventory.

• Assist in simulator teardown and packing of simulator components for shipment.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree.

• Airframes portion of the FAA A&P license preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 years experience in aircraft structural repair or flight simulator assembly.

• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to figure percentages area circumference and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Must have a good knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical hand tools and be able to effectively use them (Hammers wrenches screw drivers pliers precision measuring devices such as calipers micrometers and scales pneumatic and electric drills rivet guns fastening tools such as clamps and clecos shop equipment such as drill presses brakes and shears etc.).

• Must have a sound understanding of military and commercial workmanship standards.

• Must be willing and able to assume work assignments away from the facility for extended periods for site installations and be willing to work rotating shifts.

• Must be able to work from parts lists assembly drawings schematics and engineering orders engineering change orders engineering logs CAE workmanship standards and CAE manufacturing procedures / work instructions.

• Must have basic computer skills for time reporting and work order processing.

• Must be able to perform work assignments with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills

Additional skills or experience that would be considered favorable for a candidate who is applying for this position.

• Operate a Forklift

• Operate a Scissor lift.

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) 1/3 to none of the time.

• Work near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time.

• Work in high precarious places.

• Fumes or airborne particles 1/3 to none of the time.

• Toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 to none of the time.

• Outdoor weather conditions 1/3 to none of the time.

• Risk of electrical shock 1/3 to none of the time.

• Noise level is loud. (Example: manufacturing area)

• Must possess manual dexterity and excellent hand eye coordination.

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.

• Use hands to finger handle or feel over 2/3 of the time.

• Reach with hands and arms over 2/3 of the time.

• Climb or balance on an approved safety ladder.

• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl for long periods.

• Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less Jaeger 1 of .50mm letters @ 14 or better).

• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more Snellen chart 20/50 or better).

• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

• Must be willing to work overtime.

• Moderate to high levels of stress associated with technical schedule and customer issues are to be expected. Extended work hours and possible 2nd and 3rd shift assignments are likely to be encountered.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including disability and protected veteran status as defined under federal state or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at

Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .