Flight Engineer - C-130 Aircrew Training Device (ATD)

The Boeing Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a C-130 Aircrew Training Device Flight Engineer to support training operations at King Abdullah Air Base in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role includes providing technical support for C-130 systems during simulator sessions, troubleshooting, and assisting instructors and trainees. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong aviation knowledge. This is an open term contract requiring effective collaboration with Royal Saudi Air Force personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ previous work experience focused on C-130 flight engineer duties.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver system-focused training content.
• Strong understanding of C-130 aircraft systems and flight engineer responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert flight engineer subject-matter support during simulator training.
• Support calibration and validation of C-130 systems models.
• Troubleshoot systems-related anomalies in the ATD.

Skills

C-130 flight engineer duties

Practical troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Tools

Microsoft Professional applications

Job description

Overview

Boeing Saudi Arabia is seeking a C-130 Aircrew Training Device (ATD) Flight Engineer to support training operations for the Royal Saudi Air Force at King Abdullah Air Base in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on providing technical subject-matter expertise on C-130 aircraft systems during simulator sessions, supporting the Training Team with systems troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and verification of aircraft-system behaviors in the ATD. The on-site support personnel will serve as the Flight Engineer for the ATD, provide end-user technical support for system fidelity, and assist instructors and trainees with system-specific procedures and emergency/abnormal checklists. Additional support includes ensuring all simulator aircraft systems models and software are current, validating system parameters and sensor inputs, establishing regular backup sessions, and providing over-the-shoulder system support when required.

This is an open term contract and subject to contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert flight engineer subject-matter support during simulator mission planning and training sessions, including aircraft systems operation, limitations, abnormal and emergency procedures, and system monitoring best practices.

• Support set-up, calibration, and validation of C-130 systems models in the ATD (engines, propellers, fuel, electrical, environmental, pneumatics, hydraulic systems, landing gear, flight controls, and avionics interfaces).

• Troubleshoot and resolve systems-related anomalies in the ATD, coordinating with technicians and instructors to restore full training capability.

• Assist with testing, installation, configuration, and upgrades of aircraft-system software models and associated hardware components to ensure accurate system behavior.

Additional Team and Training Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to simulator instructors and technical staff on system-specific topics and flight engineer procedures.

• Support development of course content and training materials related to flight engineer duties and systems management.

• Promote teamwork and collaboration among instructors and technicians to enhance communication and improve training outcomes.

• Establish and help maintain standard operating procedures for flight engineer instruction and system management in the ATD to ensure consistency and quality across sessions.

• Evaluate effectiveness of system-based training elements, using trainee feedback and performance metrics to recommend improvements.

General Competencies

• Ensure assigned tasks are executed, tracked, and reported per plan.

• Maintain effective and timely communication throughout the program lifecycle with the program team, stakeholders, and program management.

• Receive, manage, protect, issue, track, and report the status of project-owned material related to system models and support equipment.

• Identify and analyze risks, issues, problems, and opportunities related to simulator system fidelity and operations; synthesize data to make technical recommendations.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulator system models, processes, and training products.

• Manage activities in accordance with Boeing processes and policies, leveraging existing tools.

• Participate in investigations of incidents and ensure follow-up actions are documented and implemented.

• Provide over-the-shoulder technical support to instructors and aircrew trainees during sessions, explaining system indications, effects of failures, and appropriate corrective actions.

• Collaborate with simulator instructors to design, implement, and improve training scenarios that incorporate realistic system failures, abnormal procedures, and workload management for the flight engineer role.

• Regularly assess the fidelity and performance of aircraft-system simulations and recommend adjustments to improve training realism.

• Serve as a primary technical liaison for system-related matters between simulator instructors, technicians, program management, and RSAF stakeholders.

• Participate in incident investigations involving system fidelity issues, near misses, or property damage tied to simulator system behavior; ensure corrective actions and proper documentation are completed.

• Complete weekly reports of activities, system status, concerns, and accomplishments.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 5 years’ previous work experience required, with a focus on C-130 flight engineer duties, aircraft systems, or simulator systems supporting flight engineer training.

• Experience in an operational flight engineer role or as a systems instructor supporting simulator-based training.

• Proven ability to develop and deliver system-focused training content, and to assess training needs and outcomes for flight engineer tasks.

• Strong understanding of C-130 aircraft systems, abnormal/emergency procedures, and flight engineer responsibilities.

• Practical troubleshooting skills for aircraft systems and simulator system models.

• Basic understanding of backup technologies and procedures for simulator configurations.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and coordinate activities with RSAF.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Excellent English reading, writing, and communication skills.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and guide instructors and technical staff.

• Experience preparing proposals, presentations, clarifications, and technical reports for all levels of stakeholders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Professional applications (Project,Word,Excel,PowerPoint).

• Prior experience working in a culturally diverse and highly regulated operational environment.

• Basic configuration and maintenance experience with related hardware and avionics is preferred.

This requisition is for an international, locally hired position in Saudi Arabia. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll and will commensurate with experience and qualifications and in accordance with applicable Saudi Arabia law. Employment is subject to the candidate's ability to satisfy all Saudi Arabia labor and immigration formalities.

Application Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 25, 2026.

Relocation and Sponsorship

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (Saudi Arabia)

Contingent Upon Program Reward: The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.