About This Role

Who We Are: 

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun!

Summary 

The SkyGuardian Mission Trainer (SMT) Technician I position will support the daily deployed operations of the simulator at our Belgium location.  The ideal candidate will perform organizational-level maintenance on SMTs and PMTs in accordance with Technical Data under direct supervision. This position will execute preventative maintenance actions, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, testing, and removal and installation of electronic and IT systems and subsystems utilizing best maintenance practices as identified by the approved instruction manuals. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Interfaces with the customer on a regular basis, excellent customer service and communication skills are required. 

Able to adhere to CAE approved technical data

Documents all maintenance actions and discrepancies utilizing aircraft logs and records utilizing maintenance logs. 

Applies basic technical knowledge to solve problems by referencing Technical Data including determining the location and issues related to isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes. 

Requires a basic understanding of the PMATS, PMT, SMT or GCS technical data 

Uses common and complex test instruments to isolate malfunctions and develop concrete solutions for remediation 

Work may be reviewed by the Supervisor for general compliance with accepted practices 

Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related  

Applies basic technical knowledge of electronic principles in determining malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operations 

This technician works initially under immediate supervision and receives technical guidance, as required, from a higher-level technician during training

Deployed operations will not be under direct supervision, requiring the ability to communicate issues in a timely manner 

Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Must have a high school diploma, or have completed relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 

Must be capable of using and reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and data tables 

Basic understanding of MS Windows 

Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Professional suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 

Additional "on-the-job" training may be required. 

Must be able to lift/carry items in excess of 50 pounds. 

Must be able to work a non-traditional schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations 

Must be willing to travel to international locations for up to 6 months/year, supporting 90-day rotations 

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English 

Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship upon hire 

Must submit updated SF-86 within 30 days of hire start date 

Must possess and be able to maintain current DoD clearance 

Preferred Qualifications 

Associate's degree in a relevant career field 

Minimum of one year actual and recent Aircraft Avionics, Ground Control Station, SATCOM maintenance, Military Aviation, and/or Communications experience preferred 

Working knowledge of basic electronics maintenance and repair 

Possess basic knowledge of technical publications related to aircraft and ground control station electronics maintenance 

Know basic theory of flight and electronic flight controls, and a basic knowledge of electronic principles 

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

This position requires a DoD secret security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws. 

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com 

Position Type                       

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

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.