CAE

Team Leader SImulator Technician

Burgess Hill, United Kingdom Full time

                                                                                                         

Team Leader Simulator Technician

Join CAE’s Simulator Technician team based in Burgess Hill as a team leader simulator technician, working on the most advanced simulators in the world. Due to the unrivalled range of simulators at our training centre, your role will be incredibly varied, giving you the opportunity to work on a wide range of the most modern simulators, systems, and equipment to enhance your technical knowledge.

In this role, the Team Leader Simulator Technician will be expected to:

  • Manage and supervise their assigned teams to complete all tasks in an effective and efficient manner.
  • To assist the Technical Services Manager in the running of simulator maintenance activities, specifically coordinating technical issues and addressing operational issues.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Plans, coordinates and communicates the workflow, setting priorities for snag clearance, QTG, and Preventive Maintenance activities.
  • Works with the technical team to plan work on each device and carries out regular reviews with them on their assigned range of devices.
  • Provides the immediate point of contact to address customer queries and operational issues as they arise.
  • Attend operational reviews with senior managers and customers.
  • Assists and deputizes for the Technical Services Manager as required and with longer term planning, process improvement and department development activities and performance appraisal management of the Technical Operations team.
  • Ensuring all work and general housekeeping tasks are completed.

Must have:

  • 5-6 years’ experience working as a simulator technician
  • Fluency in English language

Our ideal candidate has:

  • Technical degree
  • Team leader experience
  • Ability to troubleshoot to system level on at least multiple types of simulators. 
  • Proficiency in using all types of test equipment’s.
  • Ability to use and interpret all diagnostic available on multiple types of simulators. 
  • Ability to perform preventive maintenance, pre-flight, and post flight checks on any simulator in the fleet. 
  • Ability to perform in-depth visual adjustment and set-ups on at least 1 type of visual system. 
  • Ability to assist with projects such as refurbishments and other hardware modifications. 
  • Demonstrated ability as the Technical Expert on at least one major simulator system (i.e. motion, visual, aircraft systems, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
  • Ability to perform in-depth visual adjustment and set-ups on at least 1 type of visual system. 
  • Ability to assist with projects such as refurbishments and other hardware modifications. 

CAE offers:

  • Competitive salary
  • 4 on 4 off shift pattern (4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off)
  • Private health insurance
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Flexitime scheme
  • Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes
  • Life Assurance

Location:

Innovation Dr,

Burgess Hill

RH15 9TW

About us

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve 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.

       

Position Type                      

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.

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