Flight Operations Engineer, Simulator

Finnair Plc; Finland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A wide leisure travel benefit

Sickness Fund insurance benefit

Epassi sport (culture, health & Well‑/

Gyms around Finnair campus

Hobby clubs activities

Job summary

Finnair is seeking a Flight Operations Engineer, Simulator to join the Simulator Engineering team in Finland. You will oversee technical performance, reliability and ongoing development of our simulator fleet and training devices, working with internal stakeholders, manufacturers, vendors and aviation authorities to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will manage hardware/software changes, maintenance development and lifecycle projects while coordinating across multiple disciplines and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Information Technology.
• Good understanding of avionics, aviation, simulation, software‑based systems and networked environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise technical activities in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage technical information.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English and Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop simulator fleet technical performance and reliability, including KPI follow‑up and improvement actions.
• Coordinate simulator hardware and software management, including modifications, updates, troubleshooting and version control.
• Develop preventive maintenance programmes, operating instructions and technical processes.
• Coordinate technical activities with simulator manufacturers, equipment suppliers, software vendors and other specialists.
• Support regulatory compliance and quality management, including non‑compliance reporting and corrective actions.
• Participate in simulator renewal, upgrade, replacement and entry‑into‑service projects, including testing, qualification and follow‑up of technical items.
• Maintain and develop simulator technical documentation and engineering processes.

Skills

Avionics knowledge

Simulation and software-based systems

Networked environments

Analytical & troubleshooting

Coordination & prioritisation

Teamwork & communication

English & Finnish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering or IT

Job description

About Finnair

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonise our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together – guide us in everything we do. With Finnair Flight Operations Engineering, it’s all about people, technology and reliable operations. Our success is built on strong technical expertise, a hands‑on attitude and close cooperation across teams. We provide technical support and engineering expertise to ensure that our flight simulators and other training devices remain safe, compliant and available for training operations.

Position

We are now looking for a FLIGHT OPERATIONS ENGINEER, SIMULATOR to join our Simulator Engineering team and support the technical management and development of our simulator fleet and other training devices. You will be responsible for the technical performance, reliability and continuous development of the training devices, including troubleshooting, hardware and software changes, maintenance development and technical projects. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, equipment manufacturers, software vendors, external specialists and aviation authorities. The role covers simulator systems, avionics, software, networks and training device technology, with a focus on regulatory compliance and lifecycle management. In this position you will report to the Head of Flight Operations Engineering.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor and develop simulator fleet technical performance and reliability, including KPI follow‑up and improvement actions.
• Coordinate simulator hardware and software management, including modifications, updates, troubleshooting and version control.
• Develop preventive maintenance programmes, operating instructions and technical processes.
• Coordinate technical activities with simulator manufacturers, equipment suppliers, software vendors and other specialists.
• Support regulatory compliance and quality management, including non‑compliance reporting and corrective actions.
• Participate in simulator renewal, upgrade, replacement and entry‑into‑service projects, including testing, qualification and follow‑up of technical items.
• Maintain and develop simulator technical documentation and engineering processes.

Our Expectations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Information Technology.
• Good understanding of avionics, aviation, simulation, software‑based systems and networked environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise technical activities in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage technical information.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English and Finnish.

Benefits and Perks

• A wide leisure travel benefit.
• The Sickness Fund insurance benefit.
• Epassi sport (culture, health & wellbeing or commuting benefit).
• Gyms around the Finnair campus.
• Activities organised by our hobby clubs.

Contact

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre‑employment security clearance and a drug test. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Pekka Helenius ("Head of Flight Operations Engineering") by phone [phone] on the specified hours stated below (GMT +02:00): Tuesday, 10 November between 1pm to 2pm Tuesday, 17 November between 2pm to 3pm. Please note that we do not process applications submitted by email.

Diversity and Inclusion

We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.