Team Leader SImulator Technician-EN in Burgess Hill

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise assigned teams to complete all tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Assist the Technical Services Manager in running simulator maintenance activities, specifically coordinating technical issues and addressing operational issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and communicate the workflow, setting priorities for snag clearance, QTG, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Work with the technical team to plan device work and conduct regular reviews with them on their assigned range of devices.
• Serve as the immediate point of contact to address customer queries and operational issues as they arise.
• Attend operational reviews with senior managers and customers.
• Assist and deputise for the Technical Services Manager as required, and support long‑term planning, process improvement, department development activities, and performance appraisal management of the Technical Operations team.
• Ensure all work and general housekeeping tasks are completed.

Must Have

• 5‑6 years’ experience working as a simulator technician.
• Fluency in English.

Our Ideal Candidate Has

• Technical degree.
• Team leader experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot at the system level on multiple types of simulators.
• Proficiency in using all types of test equipment.
• Ability to use and interpret diagnostics available on multiple types of simulators.
• Experience performing 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 one 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 (e.g., motion, visual, aircraft systems).
• 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: Innovation Dr, Burgess Hill RH15 9TW

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalise 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. With more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries, CAE embodies more than 75 years of industry firsts – the highest‑fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programmes powered by digital technologies. Sustainability is embedded in everything we do.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, colour, 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.

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.