Flight Operations Engineer, Simulator: Reliability & Upgrades

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

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