CAE USA · 10 hours ago
Maintenance and Operator Instructor/Technical Writer
CAE USA is a leading company in the flight simulation industry, and they are seeking a Maintenance and Operator Instructor/Technical Writer. This role involves planning, creating, and reviewing technical publications for flight simulators, along with conducting classroom instruction and on-the-job training for simulator operation and maintenance.
Responsibilities
Perform classroom and simulator OJT instruction on simulator daily operation (e.g., start up, shut down, DORT) and maintenance, including corrective and preventive maintenance
Ensures the training includes the utilization of all documentation that will be available to the simulator maintainers including commercial manuals and engineering drawing
Teach students to troubleshoot, repair, replace, tune and align simulator systems utilizing all diagnostics available
Conduct proficiency assessments and document training in accordance with customer requirements
Develop training materials, courseware and implements improvements in training that will provide the maintenance students with the necessary skills and knowledge factors to maintain the simulator to the contractual maintenance level
Generally works in an unsupervised environment
Activities guided by contract, standards, directives, policies and delivered technical maintenance documentation
Provide technical input to technical writers and other subject matter experts (SMEs)
Interfaces with subcontractors to arrange maintenance training on equipment that they provide to ensure all simulator subsystems are included in the instructor operation and maintenance course of instruction
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or equivalent
Minimum of 8 years' experience with full flight simulators preferable in the operation and maintenance field
Display a thorough understanding of simulator maintenance requirements
Must be able to read drawings, schematics, plans and specifications
Must develop all Maintenance related documents using in-house and/or vendor provided documentation
Must develop all training materials using in-house and/or vendor provided documentation
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, include dynamic presentation skills
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated individuals with strong work ethic
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
The incumbent must be willing to travel worldwide 30-40% of the time
Able to work flexible hours and overtime hours as needed
Preferred
Previous experience in developing and/or conducting simulator maintenance training is beneficial
Prior experience with DOD contractor is preferred
Company
CAE USA
CAE USA, located in Tampa Florida, provides modeling and simulation technologies, integrated training solutions and training system support services for various defense and government agencies in the USA, Central and South America.