FSTD Technical Specialist

About the Role

CAE is seeking a FSTD Technical Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves supporting the operational readiness of flight training technology at Riyadh Air’s new training centre in Saudi Arabia. The specialist will manage software configuration, diagnose complex technical issues, and contribute to simulator performance and certification activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTD) and Cabin Crew Training Devices (CCTD).
• Serve as the primary contact for complex issues related to software, hardware, and performance (QTG).
• Lead and provide technical support and on-the-job training to engineers and technicians.
• Offer short-term dispatch support during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations.
• Manage software configuration control across all training devices.
• Debug, identify, and actively participate in resolving complex software, hardware, and performance issues.
• Develop, implement, test, integrate, and present fixes (local or from CAE-MTL) on all simulators.
• Monitor simulator issues and action/update assigned tasks.
• Participate in project reviews as required.
• Review system design and architecture to ensure compliance with project and customer requirements.
• Support the CAE-MTL team during installation, focusing on software integration, performance-QTG, and hardware requirements.
• Engage in the acceptance process, including the review and acceptance of the initial Master QTG.
• Act as the main point of contact for relevant authorities regarding recurrent evaluations, post-evaluation status reports, and general authority communications.
• Participate in regular technical meetings, National Aviation Authority (NAA) evaluation debrief meetings, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) review meetings with CAE management and/or the customer.
• Collaborate with customers, engineers, and authorities.
• Coordinate with CAE Customer Service to follow up on business-critical issues.
• Support Service Level Agreements within the Middle East Region, with potential for international travel.
• Comply with local and global CAE Environmental Health & Safety standards, instructions, and safe working procedures.
• Exercise duty of care for personal health and safety, and that of others affected by work activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in flight simulation software and integrated systems.

Career Development

CAE offers opportunities for professional development and internal career progression. The role provides exposure to cross-functional technical collaboration and hands-on experience with advanced flight simulation software and integrated systems.