Simulator Qualification Coordinator

Flightsafety-International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International in Toronto is seeking a Simulator Qualification Coordinator to ensure each simulator configuration complies with governmental regulations and advisory circulars.

The role involves performing standard simulator support activities, coordinating with regulatory authorities, and maintaining safe, compliant operations across Learning Centers. Seven years in electronics/avionics and an associates degree are required, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Meets productivity standards and takes responsibility for quality.
• Communicates ideas clearly and listens to ensure understanding.
• Earns trust through honesty and professionalism.
• Works well in a team to achieve goals.
• Analyzes problems logically to evaluate options.
• Detail oriented with accuracy.
• Proactive and driven to achieve standards.
• Identifies safety hazards and upholds safety standards.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Technical aptitude related to aviation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard simulator support activities.
• Configure simulators and FTDs; evaluate and confirm operation after changes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace electrical and hydraulic components with minimal assistance.
• Exercise independent judgment to solve maintenance problems.
• Ensure maintenance actions are cost-efficient.
• Understand aircraft systems supporting simulator cockpit indicators.
• Monitor simulator performance and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare SDRs with instructors and clients.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities on evaluation schedules.
• Prepare correspondence for FAA/NAA changes.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Self-Motivated

Technical Aptitude

Education

Associates degree in electronics

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Simulator Qualification Coordinator ensures that each Simulator in each configuration is in compliance with governmental regulations and advisory circulars.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform standard Simulator support activities
• Perform Customer configuration changes to Simulators and FTDs, evaluate and confirm proper operation and posts changes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair or replace most of the Simulator and FTD electrical and sub system components and most hydraulic system components with little to no assistance.
• Exercise judgment and independence in determining solutions to maintenance and repair problems.
• Ensure that maintenance actions result in the most cost efficient manner of execution.
• Exhibit understanding of the representative aircraft systems that support the Simulator cockpit indications. Exhibit advanced knowledge of specific aircraft systems.
• Recognize training critical issues and act accordingly.
• Monitor Simulator(s); performance and condition to ensure that equipment continues in compliance with governmental regulations.
• Use test equipment, support equipment and tools used on flight simulators, graphical flight simulators (GFSs) and associated electronics devices
• Initiate or assist users (instructors, clients, etc.) in the preparation of a Simulator Discrepancy Report (SDR)
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Simulator Support, Quality Operating Procedures (QOPs), and related documentation.
• Monitor Simulator(s) performance and condition to ensure continued compliance with governmental regulations.
• Report any safety hazards observed in work area, equipment, and or building as per company Safety Management System (SMS) directive.
• Schedule and accomplish portions of the Qualification Test Guide (QTG), check and mark test results as required, and conduct and oversee the completion of all Qualification procedures as the sites Simulator Support point of contact (POC) for the NAA.
• Able to understand the aspect each QTG test has relative to simulation; monito trends and develop solutions.
• Coordinate development and delivery of proposed recurrent evaluation schedule to regulatory authorities with all appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with all regulatory agencies for evaluation schedule and configuration control.
• Coordinate Simulator activities with the Subject Matter Expert to prepare for Simulator qualifications and to verify maintenance actions, both normal and modifications.
• Coordinate continuing evaluations with all appropriate personnel; fully brief all involved on inspection requirements and host the Qualification representative during the evaluation visit.
• Coordinate with MFTD and the Center Manager to resolve training conflicts caused by any condition of the Simulator(s) which had a negative impact on Qualification level.
• Coordinate with the MFTD and FlightSafety International Subject Matter Experts to resolve any simulator/aircraft performance questions from governmental authorities or other sources.
• Prepare letters for FAA/NAA regarding changes to Simulators or Learning Centers operations.

Minimum Education

• Associates degree in electronics from a college or completion of a civilian/military electronics technical school preferred

Minimum Experience

• Seven years experience, including electronics technology, avionics or related civilian/military technology; or equivalent direct support of full flight simulators and or FTDs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Accountability - Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
• Communication - Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening carefully to ensure information is understood.
• Approachability - Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Teamwork - Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
• Analytical Thinking -Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented -Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Initiative - Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
• Safety Awareness -Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and or client safety; upholds safety standards.
• Self-Motivated/Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude -Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

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