What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead for Simulator Technicians position at CAE Simuflite?
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Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation. CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to simulator repair & maintenance create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.
In this role, the Group Lead Technical Services will be responsible to lead the maintenance team responsible for the training equipment preventive and corrective maintenance at customer site. The incumbent will be responsible to meet "Performance Based Accountability" Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that are directly related to CAE revenues and profits for this contract.
Coordinate and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance to achieve required availability and reliability KPIs on flight training devices and other training equipment/facilities.
Supervise a dynamic team of technical staff to ensure achievement of established KPIs.
Create work schedules and ensure an adequate roster is maintained to support contracted training availability windows.
Provide staff guidance and leadership to ensure equipment remains at peak performance for internal and external customers.
Identify and track recurring and potential system problems; collaborate with technical experts and colleagues to develop plans to resolve issues.
Recommend and develop new procedures for testing, maintenance, and repair activities.
Ensure dissemination of all technical information within the organization to subordinates.
Collaborate with coworkers to share new ideas and lessons learned.
Assist in recruiting, hiring, and developing staff to help them meet their objectives.
Prepare and conduct performance reviews.
Associate's degree or college degree in a jobrelated field.
8 to 12 years of relevant experience.
Thorough understanding of aircraft terminology or simulation devices.
Ability to interpret schematics and technical documents related to simulators and aviation.
Superior troubleshooting skills and indepth knowledge of operating electronic testing equipment and advanced diagnostic software.
Fluency in English.
Experience performing troubleshooting to system level on multiple types of simulators.
Experience using and interpreting diagnostics for multiple simulator types.
Abovebasic proficiency in the operation of test equipment.
Abovebasic skills in soldering and circuit board repair.
Basic knowledge of PCs and MS Office tools.
Strong customer support orientation and attention to detail.
Physical Effort:
The physical or muscular exertion required for prolonged standing, walking, and lifting or moving objects (weighing as much as 50lbs) and the resulting fatigue brought about by these activities
Work in sustained sitting, standing, stooping, and squatting positions. Also climbing on ladders and equipment to heights 25 to 30 feet above the floor. Ability to safely move and work on equipment in confined spaces for reasonable periods.
The physical dexterity required in performing tasks requiring hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills.
Have the manual dexterity, knowledge, and experience necessary to work safely and effectively with various hand tools.
Ability to always maintain situational awareness and work safely on and around complex machinery, that is characterized by sudden, and at times violent movement in all 3 axes.
Ability to work safely in cool interior conditions (temps between 55- and 65-degrees Fahrenheit)
Benefits:
an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
flexible schedules
attractive employee benefits
Come share your passion with us!
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 digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defense and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. 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. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
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About CAEAt CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
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