Group Leader - Flight Simulator Technical Operations (FSTD)

About the role

CAE Middle East is looking for a Group Leader for Flight Simulator Technical Operations (FSTD) to lead the technical operations team supporting Riyadh Air's new training centre in Saudi Arabia. The role leads the maintenance team responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance of training equipment, and is accountable for simulator availability, service quality and the operational and financial KPIs linked to the contract.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the engineering team day to day, ensuring training devices stay within their certification standards and acting as the technical contact for the customer
• Ensure SLA and quality KPIs are met, track defects and interruptions, and run corrective and preventive actions
• Generate operation rosters, recruit and hire staff, and lead annual performance reviews
• Lead project execution for new installations, updates and device qualification
• Plan annual recurrent evaluations with regulators and oversee initial and recurrent certifications of training devices
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, project managers, customer service reps and regulators
• Promote safety, health and environmental compliance, and coach and mentor staff

Required profile

• Engineering degree or technical diploma in electronics, electrical, mechanical or aviation, with at least 8 years of FSTD technical experience, including at least 5 years on CAE equipment
• At least 4 years in a managerial or supervisory position in a FSTD technical support environment
• Strong leadership, teamwork and customer orientation, with excellent written and spoken English

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of FSTD hardware and software, including motion, visual, avionics, hydraulics, flight dynamics and aircraft systems
• Vast knowledge of aircraft types (commercial jetliners, business jets, helicopters) and aircraft and training device terminology
• In-depth knowledge of EASA, FAA and other international regulations as they apply to FSTDs
• Advanced computer skills with the Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

• A key leadership role in establishing the technical operations of a new aviation training centre in Riyadh
• Exposure to a broad range of simulators and aircraft platforms
• Defined pathways for internal professional development and leadership advancement