Apprentice Simulator Engineer/Technician

About This Role

Join us as an Apprentice Simulator Engineer in an exciting new opportunity to help launch a state-of-the-art flight training center in Dubai, UAE. This advanced facility, equipped with six top-tier full-flight simulators, will be at the forefront of aviation training, making it an ideal environment for ambitious engineers to grow.

In this role, you'll support day-to-day operations to ensure a smooth, efficient, and high-quality experience for all who train here. You’ll work alongside industry experts, developing valuable skills and playing a critical part in the success of our brand-new center.

As part of CAE, a global leader in aviation training, you’ll contribute directly to our mission to deliver world-class training solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and readiness across the aviation industry. If you’re passionate about aviation technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity to launch your career.

As an Apprentice Simulator Engineer, you’ll have hands-on training and exposure to all technical and operational aspects of Flight Simulator Training Devices and Cabin Crew Training Devices. Key responsibilities and growth opportunities include:

• Technical Support & Maintenance: Learn to support, monitor, and maintain simulator training devices, attending to flight crew and maintenance requests, ensuring daily operational readiness, and performing scheduled preventive maintenance.

• Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Develop the skills to identify, diagnose, and resolve issues and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) events on training devices, working towards long-term, permanent solutions for recurring issues.

• Continuous Improvement: Play a part in improving maintenance procedures, and learn to handle recurrent updates like Nav DB, Terr DB, and EFB Charts. Support updates to operational software and ensure lesson plan accuracy.

• Inventory & Logistics Management: Gain experience managing consumable inventory, tools, and logistics, including handling yearly inventories, organizing storage, and preparing items for shipping.

• Skills Growth: With continuous learning, strive to become an expert in simulator systems, such as Visual Systems, Motion, or Flight Controls.

This position offers a unique path to building in-depth technical knowledge in a dynamic, world-class aviation training environment. If you’re driven to develop skills in advanced simulator technology and passionate about high-impact engineering, this is your chance to excel.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Aviation-related fields.

• Aviation Knowledge: Foundational understanding of various aircraft, especially commercial jetliners (e.g., Airbus family), as well as general aviation and training device terminology.

• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English (reading, writing, and speaking) is essential.

• Customer Focus: Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, ensuring a positive and professional experience.

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with computer systems, including architecture, networking, operating systems, and basic programming languages.

• Training Insight: Basic understanding of the principles and practices in commercial aviation training.

These qualifications will empower you to thrive in a role that bridges technical expertise with hands-on experience in a high-tech aviation training environment.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.