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 workplace.

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 assigned

Experience & 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

📌 Simulator Technician (Winnipeg)
🏢 Westjet-Airline
📍 Winnipeg