FSTD Technical Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Flight Simulator Training Devices and Cabin Crew Training Devices: Point of contact for complex issues (Software and/or hardware and/or performance-QTG) lead and offer technical support and on the job training to fellow engineers and technicians short-term dispatch on AOG situations.
• Accountable for Software Configuration Control on all training devices. Debug identify and actively participate in solving complex issues (software and/or hardware and/or performance-QTG). Develop implement test integrate and present fixes (local and/or from CAE-MTL) on all simulators. Monitor Sim issues and action / update issues that are assigned to the specialists.
• Participate in project reviews as required. Review system design and architecture to ensure it meets the requirements of the project and customers. Provide support to the CAE-MTL team during installation in terms of software integration performance-QTG and hardware requirements. Can be involved in the acceptance process and the review and acceptance of the initial Master QTG.
• As applicable be the main point of contact for the relevant authorities for recurrent evaluations post evaluation status reports and general authority related communications.
• Participate in regular technical meetings NAA evaluation debrief meetings and SLA review meetings with CAE upper management and/or the customer. Interact and work closely with customers engineers and the authorities. Coordinate with the CAE Customer Service to follow-up on business critical issues. Support the Service Level Agreements within the Middle East Region with possible international travel.
• Comply with local & global CAE Environmental Health & Safety standards instructions and safe working procedures. Exercise duty of care for own H&S and that of others who may be affected by his/her work.

Job-Related Skills/Background

• Bachelors degree in engineering with minimum of seven to ten years related experience.
• Knowledge of CAE software and applications including but not limited to CAELIB STARTEAM Strive framework Visual Systems SIM XXI Simfinity Launchpad ITMS.
• Knowledge of C C and FORTRAN programming languages and scripting languages (Perl).
• Knowledge of Microsoft development tools for Windows platform (Visual Studio 6.0 and higher).
• Knowledge of simulated systems and instruments/avionics interface including but not limited to SIM XXI CAE R3 R4 & R5 technology and 7000 XR.
• Self-motivated dynamic team player.
• Strong planning and organizational skill. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in technology.
• Demonstrate flexibility and strong project and assigned tasks ownership as well as ability to work and make decisions unsupervised.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Result-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Windows Environment and PC hardware.
• Good knowledge of simulated systems and the interface with Aircraft instruments and avionics.
• Advanced working knowledge of the following items: Operating system(s) Programming Language(s) Software and System Architecture Software Development tools and utilities Software configuration and Management Tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot & debug integrated systems.
• Good understanding of the relevant Configuration Management and Control process.
• Good knowledge of Flight Aerodynamics.
• Experience with Qualification Test Guide.
• Good knowledge of local & International (EASA FAA etc) regulations with demonstrated experience as they pertain to FSTDs.

What CAE Offers

• Hands-on experience with advanced flight simulation software and integrated systems.
• Professional development and internal career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to cross-functional technical collaboration.

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