Senior Flight Simulator Engineer (FSTD)

CAE Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Middle East is seeking a Senior Flight Simulator Engineer to support Riyadh Air’s new training centre in Saudi Arabia. The role covers maintenance, setup, testing, and continuous improvement of Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs) and related systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage maintenance records, and participate in technical meetings to ensure readiness and KPI targets are met.

Qualifications

• Technical college diploma or degree in electronics, electrical, mechanical or aeronautical/aerospace
• Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Able to interpret schematics and technical documents for FSTDs
• Strong troubleshooting of electronic, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Skilled with test equipment and software diagnostics tools
• Willing to mentor and train junior colleagues
• Knowledge of CAE Environmental Health & Safety standards and procedures

Responsibilities

• Attend maintenance calls, device setup, conversions, demos, and assist during simulator flight tests
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks (PMTs), daily readiness (DR), recurrent QTG runs, ADB and LP updates
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve training device issues including AOGs
• Perform hardware refurbishment and modifications
• Create and update procedures for tasks; mentor juniors
• Develop and deliver on-the-job training to staff
• Work with CAE Customer Service to follow up on business-critical issues
• Lead or support testing, troubleshooting, and investigations in weekly meetings

Skills

Electronics

Electrical

Mechanical

Aeronautical/Aerospace

FSTD knowledge

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

C/C++

FORTRAN

Windows/Linux

Education

Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace

Tools

Test equipment

Software diagnostics tools

Mainframe/architecture

Job description

Join CAE Middle East as a Senior Flight Simulator Engineer and help establish the technical operations supporting Riyadh Air’s new training centre in Saudi Arabia.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of modern simulators, systems, and equipment, providing opportunities for learning, development, and progression within the technical function.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support the Flight Simulator Training Devices and Other Training Devices: Attend maintenance calls, device setup, conversions, demos, assist during Simulator Flight Tests, support snag clearance activities, etc… Independently perform the Preventive Maintenance Tasks (PMTs), Daily Readiness (DR), Recurrent QTG runs, Aircraft Database (ADB) updates, & IOS Lesson Plan (LP) updates on the training devices & associated systems. Ensure that all tasks are carried out according to the standards. Ensure that deficiencies associated with these tasks are followed up, actioned, and closed in a timely manner. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve training device issues, including AOGs and NAA raised issues. Perform hardware refurbishment, and modifications. Identify recurring issues and work to pursue permanent solutions. Monitor SimHub/Simissues for updates & use the Computerized Maintenance Management System to record, track, review, update, & monitor deficiencies and other maintenance activities. Produce reports for TCOPS Management to monitor performance and identify trends. May be assigned to the role of Shift Lead, Team Lead, Device Caretaker or Task Caretaker. Manage all aspects of the assigned role autonomously. Create, improve, or update procedures & guidelines for new, routine, and non-routine tasks. Work with the FSTD Technical Specialists on issues that require testing, troubleshooting. Take on special projects based on the needs of the Training Center Operation. Mentor & provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to more junior colleagues. Provide support for work on more complex tasks & during corrective maintenance tasks. Pursue knowledge and skills to strive to become a technical expert in one or more FSTD system. (i.e. Visual, Motion, Flt Controls, QTGs, etc…) 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. Prioritize, plan, & coordinate most maintenance tasks, regularly review and update all issues for planning purposes, generate reports for review during technical meetings, ensure that the training devices are ready for NAA recurrent evaluations, make sure that all maintenance records are up-to-date. Ensure that all training devices achieve the CAE, Departmental, and Service Level Agreement KPIs. Ensure that all projects and DRs are worked on, addressed, and brought to closure in a timely manner. Make sure that authority and customer business critical issues are cleared within specified targets. Participate in weekly technical meetings, NAA evaluations, internal/external audits, & SLA review meetings with CAE upper management and/or the customer. Act as Deputy Manager or Group Leader Technical Operations in his/her absence. Work with CAE Customer Service to follow-up on business-critical issues. Assist and actively participate in the yearly performance evaluation of the team and individuals. Assist the Manager or Group Leader Technical Operations in the generation of the employee development plan. Mentor and share knowledge with fellow engineers and technicians in order to develop their skillsets. Develop technical workshops and provide on the job training to FSTD Support Staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical College Diploma or Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace Field and at least 7 years of related work experience. Excellent knowledge of the English Language, both spoken and written. Highly engaged and motivated individual. Highly customer oriented and must be able to deal tactfully in sensitive situations. Excellent workmanship and strong contributor within a team environment. Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work under minimal supervision. Able to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules and shift patterns. Good understanding of aircraft and FSTD terminology. Able to interpret schematics and other technical documents pertaining to FSTDs. Able to perform Preventive Maintenance Tasks and Daily Readiness on FSTDs. Knowledge of Analog and Digital principles and theory. Must possess adequate troubleshooting skills of Electronic, Electric, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic systems. Able to mentor and provide On the Job Training to more junior colleagues. Must be skilled in the use of test equipment, and software diagnostics tools. Good understanding and comprehension of Aircraft Systems, Avionics, Motion, and Visual Systems. Good computer skills with knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc…). Basic knowledge of computer mainframe/architecture, networking, operating systems (Windows NT/XP, UNIX, Linux, AIX), and software languages (C, C++, FORTRAN). Strong knowledge of local & International (EASA, FAA, etc) regulations pertaining to Flight Simulation Training Devices.

What CAE Offers

An environment where technical expertise, ownership, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence are central to success. Professional development and internal career progression opportunities. The opportunity to help build a new aviation training operation from the ground up.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
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