Flight Simulator Engineer (FSTD)

Role Overview

Flight Simulator Engineer (FSTD) at CAE Middle East, supporting the establishment of technical operations for Riyadh Air's new training centre in Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

CAE has driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness for nearly 80 years, supporting critical operations worldwide. The organization leverages advanced technologies to empower customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

Role Purpose

Perform complex but established technical activities including preventive and corrective maintenance on flight simulation training devices and associated systems in office, customer site, and field environments. Contribute to selected design activities while helping establish the technical operations supporting a new aviation training centre.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

• 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.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues on training devices and promptly update related DRs.
• Use the Maintenance Management System to record, track, and review maintenance activities.

Quality Testing and Readiness

• 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.
• Perform required tests and provide clear, concise feedback.
• Assist during subjective flyouts and perform snag clearance.

Issue Management and Coordination

• Monitor Simissues and action/update items assigned to the on-site team.
• Coordinate with senior colleagues to ensure Snags and SPRs are actioned.
• Support senior colleagues during AOG situations and maintain strong communication with logistics, scheduling, and training teams to ensure smooth training delivery.

Safety and Compliance

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Aviation field.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Suitable understanding of aircraft terminology and simulation training devices.
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical documents relevant to simulation devices.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of analog and digital principles and theory.
• Troubleshooting skills for electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Skilled in the use of test equipment and software diagnostic tools.
• Basic understanding of avionics, motion, and visual systems.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of computer mainframe/architecture, networking, and operating systems (Windows NT/XP, UNIX, Linux, AIX).

Additional Information

• Position type: Regular.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing schedules and shift patterns.
• Exposure to a wide range of modern simulators, systems, and equipment, providing opportunities for learning, development, and progression.
• An environment where technical expertise, ownership, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence are central to success.
• The opportunity to help build a new aviation training operation from the ground up.
• CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and encourages those who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available.