Flight Simulator Engineer (FSTD)

About the role

CAE Middle East is looking for a Flight Simulator Engineer (FSTD) to join the technical operations supporting Riyadh Air's new training centre in Saudi Arabia. The role involves hands-on technical work, including preventive and corrective maintenance in the office, at the customer site and in the field, and may also include contributions to selected design activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist during subjective flyouts and perform snag clearance.
• Carry out Preventive Maintenance Tasks (PMTs) and Daily Readiness (DR) on training devices and associated systems independently.
• Ensure PMTs are completed to standard, signed off and that deficiencies are closed in a timely manner.
• Complete recurrent QTG runs, follow up on deficiencies and troubleshoot QTG-related issues with the QTG specialist and senior colleagues.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on training devices and update related DRs.
• Support senior colleagues during AOG situations and keep communication with logistics, scheduling and training teams.
• Monitor Simissues, perform required tests and give clear feedback, and coordinate so that snags and SPRs are actioned.
• Record, track and review maintenance activities in the Maintenance Management System.
• Comply with local and global CAE EHS standards and safe-working procedures.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Electronics, Electrical or Aviation.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing schedules.
• Suitable understanding of aircraft terminology and simulation training devices.

Required skills

• Interpretation of schematics and technical documents for simulation devices.
• Analog and digital principles and theory.
• Troubleshooting of electronic, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Use of test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
• Basic understanding of avionics, motion and visual systems.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Basic knowledge of mainframe architecture, networking and operating systems (Windows NT/XP, UNIX, Linux, AIX).

What we offer

• Exposure to a wide range of modern simulators, systems and equipment, with opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• An environment centred on technical expertise, ownership, continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
• The chance to help build a new aviation training operation from the ground up.