FSTD Simulator Technician II - Floater

Role Overview

FSTD Simulator Technician II - Floater at CAE, operating as a floating resource across multiple company sites within the UAE.

Company Overview

At CAE, the mission is to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, CAE has driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, CAE empowers customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

Role Purpose

Maintain and support state-of-the-art simulators in naval and air domains across multiple UAE sites. Operate as a floating resource providing flexible technical coverage, operational continuity, and surge support in response to business demands.

Key Responsibilities

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Diagnose and correct routine problems on simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.

Inspection & Testing

• Perform pre and post training session checks on all simulators.
• Perform visual alignments.
• Run and evaluate Qualification Test Guide (QTG) results if required.

Training & Development

• Train technicians in basic skills.
• Complete all designated training activities.
• Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.

Documentation & Compliance

• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
• Ensure consistent technical standards, documentation, and maintenance practices across supported sites.
• Adapt quickly to site-specific procedures, customer requirements, and simulator configurations while maintaining compliance with CAE quality and safety standards.

Customer & Operational Support

• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct simulator experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot to system level on at least multiple types of simulators.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, pre and post training 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in using all types of test equipment.
• Ability to use and interpret all diagnostics available on multiple types of simulators.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites, teams, and simulator configurations with minimal supervision.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English.

Additional Information

Contract & Location

• Position Type: Regular
• Location: Multiple sites within the UAE

Travel & Schedule

• Frequent travelling within the UAE to different locations and abroad.
• Short notice deployment required.
• Shift and overtime working required.
• Must be comfortable spending nights away from home with trips that could last several weeks.
• Coverage across 3 different sites.
• Site allocations may vary in duration and frequency based on operational requirements.

Requirements

• Valid UAE Driving License.
• Some work involves maintenance and/or replacement of awkwardly positioned equipment.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• Applicants who may not meet every qualification are encouraged to apply.
• Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.