Flight Simulator Engineer (FSTD)

About the Role

CAE Inc. is seeking a Flight Simulator Engineer (FSTD) to join its team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves establishing technical operations for Riyadh Air’s new training centre. The position requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on performing complex technical activities, including preventive and corrective maintenance, both on-site and in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist during subjective flyouts and perform snag clearance.
• Independently carry out Preventive Maintenance Tasks (PMTs) and Daily Readiness (DR) on training devices and associated systems.
• Ensure PMTs are completed according to standards, properly signed off, and that all generated deficiencies are followed up and closed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all recurrent QTG runs are completed; action and follow up on all deficiencies.
• Troubleshoot QTG-related issues and collaborate with the QTG specialist and senior colleagues as needed.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues on training devices and promptly update related DRs.
• Support senior colleagues during AOG situations and maintain strong communication with logistics, scheduling, and training teams to ensure smooth training delivery.
• Monitor Simissues and action/update items assigned to the on-site team.
• Perform required tests and provide clear, concise feedback.
• Coordinate with senior colleagues to ensure Snags and SPRs are actioned.
• Use the Maintenance Management System to record, track, and review maintenance activities.
• Comply with local and global CAE Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards and safe-working procedures, demonstrating strong duty of care for personal and team safety.

Work Environment and Development

This role provides exposure to a wide range of modern simulators, systems, and equipment, offering opportunities for learning, development, and career progression. The environment emphasizes technical expertise, ownership, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to building a new aviation training operation from the ground up.