Simulator Technician

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. 

• 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

• 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)

• Avionics knowledge and experience

• Aviation and/or Defence industry experience

• Experience work on simulator devices is a nice to have

• Townsville location - 1 day a week

• This is an on-site role.

If this role fits what you are looking for and you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, click ‘Apply Now’ and attach your resume.

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At 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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