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Technicien de simulateur vol

Au sein du groupe des services techniques de la division de la formation et des services civils de CAE, le titulaire doit realiser toutes les taches de maintenance preventive et corrective sur les simulateurs de vol et dispositifs connexes du centre de formation de CAE de Montreal. Le candidat travaillera sur des quarts de huit (8)heures consecutives- 24 a 32 heures par semaine- y compris des quarts de jour, de soir, de nuit et de fin de semaine. Si cela vous semble une opportunite incroyable, nos portes sont ouvertes (regardez ici): desktop | mobile

Le titulaire appuiera les roles et les responsabilites suivantes:

Soutien technique operationnel: (40%)

• Assistance telephonique en temps reel pour resoudre les problemes techniques sur les simulateurs de vol du centre de formation

• Preparation rigoureuse du simulateur pour les sessions de formation des clients et execution des tests pre-vol

• Execution des taches recurrentes de maintenance preventive planifiee, des tests de validation de l'aeronef (QTG) et creation/restauration des sauvegardes des disques systeme/ordinateur

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Soutien technique - Resolution de problemes et integration: (40%)

• Diagnostiquer et resoudre rapidement des defaillances complexes des simulateurs

• Identifier et remplacer les composants defectueux des simulateurs de vol

• Valider diverses corrections de pannes directement sur le simulateur de vol

• Maintenir et documenter le controle de configuration tant au niveau logiciel que materiel

• Travailler dans un environnement base sur C/Unix et Windows pour analyser de nombreuses lignes/modules de code afin d'identifier la cause premiere des problemes et proposer des pistes solides et des hypotheses de solution (depannage)

• Lire et interpreter des schemas electriques et electromecaniques ainsi que des documents de conception

• Definir les problemes, recueillir des donnees, etablir des faits et tirer des conclusions valides

• Utiliser son experience des aeronefs/systemes pour appliquer des correctifs pratiques sur un simulateur de vol complet (Full Flight Simulator)

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Taches administratives, documentation et projets: (20%)

• Consigner regulierement, de maniere objective et formelle, tout le travail effectue dans un systeme informatise de gestion de la maintenance

• Mettre a jour, au besoin, la documentation technique et les procedures

• Participer activement aux formations techniques et aux opportunites d'apprentissage en cours d'emploi

• Diriger et executer divers projets visant a ameliorer et assurer le bon fonctionnement du centre de formation

Exigences

• DEC en electronique, informatique, maintenance aeronautique ou equivalent

• Experience pertinente en modification et manipulation de logiciels et de composants electroniques

• Connaissance de Windows, Unix, C, C++ et des langages de script

• Familiarisation avec les principes et theories de base de l'electronique ainsi qu'avec les equipements de test electroniques

• La connaissance des logiciels et applications de CAE est un atout (CAELIB, STARTEAM, systemes visuels et architecture SIM XXI)

• Comprehension de l'interaction entre le materiel technique et les logiciels dans le contexte de la simulation aeronautique, un atout

  Connaissances en aeronautique, incluant l'avionique, la dynamique de vol, les systemes aeronautiques et les systemes simules, un ajout

• Excellentes competences en communication, incluant une maitrise du francais et de l'anglais, tant a l'oral qu'a l'ecrit

Flight Simulator Technician (Full - Time)

As part of the Technical Services department within CAE's Civil Training and Services division, perform all preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on several CAE and non-CAE flight simulators and associated devices at the CAE Montreal Training Center. The candidate will work on shifts of 8 (eight) hours - 24 to 32 hours weekly - on various differing shifts including day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.

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The incumbent will support the following roles and responsibilities:

Technical operational support: (40%)

• Real-time phone support to address technical issues on the training center flight simulators

• Diligent preparation of the simulator for customer training and running pre-flight tests

• Performing recurring scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, airplane validation tests (QTG) and creating/restoring system/computer disk backups

Technical investigative and integration support: (40%)

• Diagnosis and resolving complex simulator deficiencies in a timely manner Identifying and replacing defective flight simulator components

• Validating various snag fixes directly on the flight simulator device

• Maintaining and documenting configuration control in both software and hardware

• Working in a C/Unix, Windows-based environment to step through numerous lines/modules of codes in order to pinpoint root-cause of problems and offer strong leads and hypothesis to solution (troubleshooting)

• Read and interpret electrical and electro-mechanical drawings and design documents

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Use aircraft/systems experience to apply hands-on fixes to a Full Flight Simulator

Administrative duties, documentation and projects: (20%)

• Logging all work on a regular, objective and formal basis in a Computerized Maintenance Management System

• When required, update technical documentation and procedures

• Participate and actively learn in technical training courses and on-the-job learning opportunities

• Lead and execute various projects to improve and ensure smooth operation of the training center

• College diploma (DEC) in Electronics, Computer Science, Aircraft Maintenance, or equivalent.

• Related experience in software and electronic modification and manipulation.

• Knowledge of:

  • Windows and Unix

  • Programming languages such as C, C++, FORTRAN

  • Scripting languages (asset).

• Interest in and understanding of the relationship between technical hardware and software interaction as it relates to aviation simulation.

• Familiarity with basic electronic theory and principles and electronic testing equipment.

• Aeronautical knowledge (asset), including:

  • Avionics

  • Flight dynamics

  • Aircraft systems and simulated systems.

• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written proficiency in French and English.

• Knowledge of CAE software and applications (CAELIB, STARTEAM, visual systems, SIM XXI architecture).

• Strong understanding of hardware/software interactions as they relate to aviation simulation.

• Additional aeronautical knowledge and experience, including avionics, flight dynamics, aircraft systems, and simulated systems.

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.

• Opportunity to travel internationally.

• Opportunity to work on a variety of projects within a multidisciplinary team.

• Opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences.

• Possibility to work from home occasionally and benefit from flexible schedules.

• Attractive employee benefits.

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