Simulator Technician

Responsible for safely providing maintenance and repair to all WestJet Training Devices. A Simulator Technician ensures that all Training Devices meet or exceed Transport Canada qualification standards while maintaining a safe and clean working environment.Key Responsibilities• Work effectively with strong communication and listening skills• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on all Training Devices• Responsible for problem solving, diagnosing, debugging and troubleshooting of both hardware and software problems on all Training Devices• Monitor maintenance practices, procedures and open deficiencies to ensure timely resolutions• Complete accurate and detailed recordings of issues and daily activities• Identify, research and submit requests for required parts• Complete daily operational testing of Training Devices• Must be able to complete the WestJet Flight Simulator Apprenticeship program within the required time lines• Develop strong, open and honest working relationships• Perform additional duties as assignedExperience & Qualifications• Completion of a relevant technical post-secondary degree is a requirement• Experience in simulator maintenance and repair or equivalent technical work experience is an asset• CAE, Flight Safety and L3 experience is an asset• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal• Intermediate ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams• Intermediate knowledge of computers, operating systems and software (Unix, AIX, CentOS, Windows XP, Windows 2000, MS Office)• Basic knowledge of aircraft systems, avionics and theory of flight• Basic knowledge of computer networking including Ethernet, 1394 (FireWire), USB, PCI busses, virtual LAN drives, DHCP, and terminal services• Basic knowledge of visual projection systems• Basic knowledge of hydraulic theory and systems• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical theory• Must be able to lift 50 pounds• Must be able to work day and night shifts 24h/7d/365y• Able to bend, kneel, crawl, stoop, and climb repetitively