Simulator Technician II in Crawley

Join CAE’s Simulator Technician team based in Gatwick, working on some of the most advanced simulators in the world. Due to the unrivalled range of simulators at our training centre, this role offers exceptional variety and the opportunity to work with modern systems and equipment to expand your technical knowledge.

At CAE, we foster a culture of learning, development, and progression. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of systems and benefit from clear progression pathways across multiple levels within the function.

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

• Perform complex assignments in office, on‐site, field, and laboratory environments.
• Support experimental and design‐related projects.
• Solve a variety of complex simulator and/or aircraft systems issues.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators and associated systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting simulator system problems.
• Diagnose and correct complex simulator and system issues.
• Use the maintenance management system to record and track activities.
• Perform pre‐flight and post‐flight checks on all simulators.
• Conduct visual alignments.
• Run and evaluate FAA ATG/QTG tests.
• Assist Engineering with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Perform refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Perform software changes to resolve simulator system issues.
• Support Group Lead with daily maintenance operations.
• Comply with CAE’s quality management system.
• Conduct logistics duties, including parts receipt, repair, and validation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Direct experience working as a simulation technician.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with a wide range of test equipment.
• Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least one type of simulator.
• Ability to perform in‐depth analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.
• Ability to support Engineering with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.

Benefits

• 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: Diamond Point, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9DP

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.

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.

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 if needed.