Simulator Technician

CAE USA Inc.

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Amberley

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/08/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

The Simulation Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager (or delegate) and is responsible for performing all preventative and corrective maintenance on training devices in a safe and effective manner. The goal is to ensure maximum availability and reliability of training systems to support successful training outcomes for end users. As a Simulation Technician, you'll be at the heart of aviation training technology, responsible for maintaining and repairing some of the most advanced flight simulators in the world. These include Level D full flight simulators - devices so realistic they're certified to replace actual flight hours. You'll work hands-on with complex systems like electromechanical motion platforms, immersive visual environments, and high-performance computing clusters. When something goes wrong, you'll be the one to diagnose and fix it, ensuring pilots can train without interruption. Description

Execute all maintenance tasks efficiently

Ensure maintenance activities comply with internal and external standards/regulatory requirements

Support site-based engineering development by assisting with investigations

Handle parts shipping in accordance with export control and security protocols

Adhere to CAE's Quality Management System and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Comply with CAE's Environment, Health and Safety Management System

Minimum Qualifications

Open to people with technical or trade experience, e.g. electronic technician, electrician, IT, hardware engineering, etc

Ability to gain an NV-1 Security Clearance (I.e. must be an Australian Citizen)

Flexibility for shift work - our hours of operation are between 6am - midnight (shifts are 8hrs long)

Preferred Qualifications

Avionics knowledge and experience

Aviation and/or Defence industry experience

Experience work on simulator devices is a nice to have

Location:

RAAF Base Amberley

This is an on-site role.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a considerable impact on Australian defence and security

Exciting career paths in a truly global business

Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy

Wellness subsidy

Generous Parental Leave

Employee Share Scheme

Fitness Passport

Insurance Cover

… and more!

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role - please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.

Applications

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