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CAE · 4 months ago

Simulator Mechanic 1

Tampa

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CAE is a leading company in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare. They are seeking a Simulator Mechanic 1 to assemble and install flight simulator components, assist with trainer modifications, and support the relocation of training devices. The role involves reading work orders, fabricating parts, and ensuring the proper functioning of simulator systems.

AerospaceEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySecuritySimulationTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Read work orders, follow production, and sample assemblies, diagrams, parts lists and receive verbal instructions regarding duties

Measure parts to determine specified tolerance

Ability to read precision measuring equipment

Reads and interprets blueprints to fabricate complex assemblies

Fabricates parts from raw materials

Drills, taps, reams, countersinks, and spot faces bolt holes in parts

Position and aligns parts

Bolts, screws, and rivets parts together to close tolerances

Disassembles and replaces parts as required

Cleans and lubricates parts and assemblies

Marks identifying information on parts

Inventory assign toolbox and sign inventory sheet

Assist in tool room inventory

Assist in simulator teardown and packing of simulator components for shipment

Qualification

FAA A&P licenseAircraft structural repairFlight simulator assemblyBasic electrical knowledgePrecision measuring toolsBlueprint interpretationForklift operationScissor lift operationBasic computer skillsManual dexterity

Required

High school diploma or general education degree

Airframe's portion of the FAA A&P license preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

3 + years' experience in aircraft structural repair or flight simulator assembly

Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with other employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to figure percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Must have a good knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical hand tools and be able to effectively use them

Must have a sound understanding of military and commercial workmanship standards

Must be willing and able to assume work assignments away from the facility for extended periods, for site installations and be willing to work rotating shifts

Must be able to work from parts lists, assembly drawings, schematics, and engineering orders

Must have basic computer skills for time reporting and work order processing

Must be able to perform work assignments with minimal supervision