Manager Technical Services

About This Role

Do you have a passion for aviation? CAE, the leader in aviation training, is looking for a Manager of Technical Services in our newest training center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This position will lead the activities of a technical team. They will ensure that all available manpower is used effectively and efficiently. Identifies, tracks and reports on recurring and potential system problems and confer with technical experts and colleagues to formulate plans to solve problems, to maintain systems at peak performance to support internal and external customers during testing, maintenance and repair. This position will also monitor program execution deliverables and coordinate actions ensuring compliance/alignment with corporate policy, provincial legislation.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the installation, modification, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of all site flight training devices.
• Manages and ensures the training readiness of all simulators as required.
• Manages overall technical staff guidance, direction, and leadership to ensure that equipment reliability remains at peak performance in support of internal and external clients.
• Leads the technical operations by planning directing and organizing the technical activities and successfully meeting key operational metrics to ensure CAE’s goals and objectives are met.
• Manages resources and costs effectively to meet technical budget objectives.
• Responsible for improvement of processes to improve technical operations and quality of training devices by contributing to standardization efforts and by improving responsiveness and efficiency.
• Manages simulator discrepancies and ensures the discrepancies are accurately prioritized and corrected in a timely manner.
• Manages training restrictions on the simulators and ensures necessary resources are available to correct the discrepancies.
• Manages recruiting, hiring, and developing sufficient staff to achieve accountabilities and deliver professional technical services.
• Foster a positive environment that values open communication, trust, and personal accountability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse group.
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible with capacity to accept change.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong listening skills
• Direct management experience in setting and evaluating performance measures for employees to drive business results.
• Demonstrate about integrity and discretion in handling sensitive/confidential information
• Demonstrate integrity and discretion in handling sensitive/confidential information
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills that will impact team performance
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations governed by general policy
• Ability to work well alone and in a team environment
• Exercises independent judgment and initiative in planning, scheduling and organization of work assignments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Application

Education & Experience Requirements

• Degree in technical field or equivalent experience preferred
• 10 years direct simulator experience

Working conditions:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position
• Constantly operates a computer and other office products and machinery
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access simulators or sim bay area.
• Must follow and support safety measures including those related to COVID-19

CAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

CAE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Position Type                       

Regular

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at [email protected].