Flight Simulator Engineer (FSTD) EN

About the Role

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

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Aviation field.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing schedules and shift patterns.

Required Skills

• Suitable understanding of aircraft terminology and simulation training devices.
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical documents relevant to simulation devices.
• 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).

Work Environment and Opportunities

This role offers exposure to a wide range of modern simulators, systems, and equipment, providing opportunities for learning, development, and progression. The environment emphasizes technical expertise, ownership, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to building a new aviation training operation from the ground up in Riyadh.