Senior Flight Simulator Engineer (fstd)

Job Summary

Join CAE Middle East as a Senior Flight Simulator Engineer and help establish the technical operations supporting Riyadh Airs new training centre in Saudi Arabia.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of modern simulators systems and equipment providing opportunities for learning development and progression within the technical function.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Flight Simulator Training Devices and Other Training Devices: Attend maintenance calls device setup conversions demos assist during Simulator Flight Tests support snag clearance activities etc
• Independently perform the Preventive Maintenance Tasks (PMTs) Daily Readiness (DR) Recurrent QTG runs Aircraft Database (ADB) updates & IOS Lesson Plan (LP) updates on the training devices & associated systems. Ensure that all tasks are carried out according to the standards. Ensure that deficiencies associated with these tasks are followed up actioned and closed in a timely manner.
• Diagnose troubleshoot and resolve training device issues including AOGs and NAA raised issues. Perform hardware refurbishment and modifications. Identify recurring issues and work to pursue permanent solutions. Monitor SimHub/Simissues for updates & use the Computerized Maintenance Management System to record track review update & monitor deficiencies and other maintenance activities. Produce reports for TCOPS Management to monitor performance and identify trends.
• May be assigned to the role of Shift Lead Team Lead Device Caretaker or Task Caretaker. Manage all aspects of the assigned role autonomously. Create improve or update procedures & guidelines for new routine and non-routine tasks.
• Work with the FSTD Technical Specialists on issues that require testing troubleshooting. Take on special projects based on the needs of the Training Center Operation.
• Mentor & provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to more junior colleagues. Provide support for work on more complex tasks & during corrective maintenance tasks. Pursue knowledge and skills to strive to become a technical expert in one or more FSTD system. (i.e. Visual Motion Flt Controls QTGs etc)
• Comply with local & global CAE Environmental Health & Safety standards instructions and safe working procedures. Exercise duty of care for own H&S and that of others who may be affected by his/her work.
• Prioritize plan & coordinate most maintenance tasks regularly review and update all issues for planning purposes generate reports for review during technical meetings ensure that the training devices are ready for NAA recurrent evaluations make sure that all maintenance records are up-to-date.
• Ensure that all training devices achieve the CAE Departmental and Service Level Agreement KPIs. Ensure that all projects and DRs are worked on addressed and brought to closure in a timely manner. Make sure that authority and customer business critical issues are cleared within specified targets.
• Participate in weekly technical meetings NAA evaluations internal/external audits & SLA review meetings with CAE upper management and/or the customer. Act as Deputy Manager or Group Leader Technical Operations in his/her absence. Work with CAE Customer Service to follow-up on business-critical issues.
• Assist and actively participate in the yearly performance evaluation of the team and individuals. Assist the Manager or Group Leader Technical Operations in the generation of the employee development plan. Mentor and share knowledge with fellow engineers and technicians in order to develop their skillsets. Develop technical workshops and provide on the job training to FSTD Support Staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics Electrical Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace Field and at least 7 years of related work experience.

• Excellent knowledge of the English Language both spoken and written.
• Highly engaged and motivated individual.
• Highly customer oriented and must be able to deal tactfully in sensitive situations.
• Excellent workmanship and strong contributor within a team environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Able to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules and shift patterns.
• Good understanding of aircraft and FSTD terminology.
• Able to interpret schematics and other technical documents pertaining to FSTDs.
• Able to perform Preventive Maintenance Tasks and Daily Readiness on FSTDs.
• Knowledge of Analog and Digital principles and theory.
• Must possess adequate troubleshooting skills of Electronic Electric Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
• Able to mentor and provide On the Job Training to more junior colleagues.
• Must be skilled in the use of test equipment and software diagnostics tools.
• Good understanding and comprehension of Aircraft Systems Avionics Motion and Visual Systems.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel etc)
• Basic knowledge of computer mainframe/architecture networking operating systems (Windows NT/XP UNIX Linux AIX) and software languages (C C FORTRAN).
• Strong knowledge of local & International (EASA FAA etc) regulations pertaining to Flight Simulation Training Devices.

What CAE Offers

• An environment where technical expertise ownership continuous improvement and engineering excellence are central to success.

• Professional development and internal career progression opportunities.

• The opportunity to help build a new aviation training operation from the ground up.

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