Flight Training Devices Manager

FlightSafety International Inc; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier aviation training company. We seek a Manager, Flight Training Devices to run the FTD department at one or more Centers, including the Florida region.

You will lead staffing, budgeting and maintenance planning for commercial, government and military simulators. The role requires seven years of related experience, plus three to five years in supervision of full-flight simulators, with strong leadership, regulatory and ITAR compliance and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Seven (7) years of related experience including: direct simulation technical support, fault analysis and repair of FTDs and subsystems.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of supervisory experience with full-flight simulators.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage department staffing levels with approval from the Center Manager.
• Prepare, submit and monitor annual budget for department.
• Review monthly revenue/expense reports and evaluate department expenses for cost control.
• Manage designated staff to ensure scheduling of the FTD maintenance and/or regulatory qualification events.
• Oversee administrative procedures including time sheets, vacation schedules, and disciplinary actions.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate all training device maintenance functions and activities.
• Oversee spares and support equipment inventory management and control.
• Monitor configuration control of the FTD to ensure accurate representation of the aircraft.
• Provide recommendations on replacements or upgrades to equipment.
• Ensure software/hardware modifications to FTDs are approved and coordinated.
• Assist Director of Simulator Support with special projects.
• Develop and implement work methods for inspections, maintenance, calibration, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and Export Control Laws.
• Provide safety training and supervision to assigned personnel.

Skills

Staffing management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team leadership

Safety awareness

ITAR compliance

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Training oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier aviation training company. We seek a Manager, Flight Training Devices to run the FTD department at one or more Centers, including the Florida region.

You will lead staffing, budgeting and maintenance planning for commercial, government and military simulators. The role requires seven years of related experience, plus three to five years in supervision of full-flight simulators, with strong leadership, regulatory and ITAR compliance and a