Simulator Technician - CMLU-EN

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned maintenance shifts, coordinate daily work, and provide technical leadership, mentorship, and on-the-job training to other technicians.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and troubleshoot complex hardware, software, electrical, electronic, mechanical, and avionics faults.
• Lead Qualification Test Guide testing and evaluate results; maintain simulator availability for training.
• Plan, document, track, and report maintenance in the Training Centre Maintenance System (TCMS).
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with integration, simulator operations, and logistics colleagues.
• Improve maintenance and troubleshooting processes; support engineering modifications, upgrades, software enhancements, and technical improvement projects.
• Interpret schematics and technical documentation; support parts receipt, repairs, testing, and validation.

Minimum qualifications

• At least three years of direct simulator maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant operational experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and isolating faults in complex systems; ability to interpret electrical, electronic, and mechanical schematics.
• Proficiency with software diagnostic tools, soldering, and circuit board repair.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, English communication skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Program registration and NATO Secret security clearance.
• Able to work rotating schedules, extended shifts, and occasional weekends; able to climb ladders, access elevated areas, and work in confined spaces.
• Able to stand, walk, and work in varied positions for extended periods, perform repetitive hand movements, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Preferred qualifications

• Relevant diploma, certificate, military occupation qualification, or degree in electronics, electrical technology, avionics, aerospace engineering technology, aircraft maintenance, or a related discipline.
• Experience with CAE or equivalent flight simulators, maintenance leadership, technical team coordination, or mentoring is preferred.
• Advanced simulator qualification or acceptance testing, engineering modifications, upgrades, software enhancements, Microsoft 365, or military aviation training experience is preferred.

Pay range

• Base pay range is $68,500–$102,700 CAD; final compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Benefits include group insurance, a defined benefit pension plan, group RRSP, employee share purchase plan, telemedicine, employee assistance, and enhanced parental leave.

Schedule and work setting

• The position supports training operations at 19 Wing Comox and may require rotating schedules, extended shifts, occasional weekends, and access to elevated or confined work areas.

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