Flight Training Devices Operations Manager

FlightSafety International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a Manager, Flight Training Devices to lead the FTD department across centers, directing staffing, budget, and maintenance activities for high‑fidelity simulators.

You will oversee scheduling, regulatory qualifications, inventory, and configuration control while ensuring ITAR compliance and safety for a skilled engineering team in a dynamic aviation training environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 7+ years of related simulation support and maintenance experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience with NAA certified full flight simulators.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing levels for the FTD department with Center Manager.
• Prepare and monitor annual department budget.
• Review revenue/expense reports and manage costs.
• Schedule FTD maintenance and regulatory qualification events.
• Oversee staff time sheets, vacations, and disciplinary actions.
• Direct and coordinate training device maintenance functions.
• Manage inventory of spares and support equipment.
• Monitor configuration control of FTDs to reflect models.
• Recommend equipment upgrades to the Director of Simulator Operations.
• Coordinate software/hardware modifications with Simulator Qualification/Lead Technician.
• Assist Director with special projects.
• Develop work methods for inspections, maintenance, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure ITAR and export controls compliance.
• Provide safety training to technical personnel.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Approachability

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Self-Motivated

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or AA/AS

Job description

FlightSafety International is seeking a Manager, Flight Training Devices to lead the FTD department across centers, directing staffing, budget, and maintenance activities for high‑fidelity simulators.

You will oversee scheduling, regulatory qualifications, inventory, and configuration control while ensuring ITAR compliance and safety for a skilled engineering team in a dynamic aviation training environment.