Manager, Flight Training Devices

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

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Manager, Flight Training Devices (FTD) is responsible for the full operations of the FTD department at one or more Center(s) by performing the following duties:

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage department staffing levels with approval from the Center Manager.
• Prepare, submit and monitor annual budget for department (If applicable)
• Review monthly revenue/expense reports and evaluate department expenses for cost control program implementation and tracking.
• Manage designated staff to ensure scheduling of the FTD(s) maintenance and/or regulatory qualification events with Center Manager or Customer Support
• Oversee, or delegate (if applicable), additional administrative procedures to include review/approval of time sheets, vacation schedules, disciplinary actions, etc. in accordance with FlightSafety International policy.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate all training device maintenance functions and activities of department staff.
• Oversee spares and support equipment inventory management and control to ensure proper support of full-working Simulator(s) systems.
• Monitor configuration control of the FTD to ensure that it accurately represents the modeled aircraft.
• Provide the Director of Simulator Operations with recommendations concerning replacement of antiquated equipment and/or necessary upgrades, and modifications.
• Ensure, through assigned staff, that software and hardware modifications to FTDs are approved and coordinated with designated Simulator Qualification and Lead Technician.
• Assist Director of Simulator Support with special projects, as required.
• Develop and implement work methods and procedures for inspections, operations, calibration, maintenance, modification of FTDs, regulatory requirements and related equipment in accordance with applicable corporate Quality Operating Procedures (QOP).
• Accountable for the compliance with ITAR and Export Control Laws.
• Provide safety training and supervision to assigned technical personnel.
• Identify, communicate and address areas of safety risk, adhering to the processes related to company SMS goals.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred; or AA/AS from a college; or completion of a civilian/military school program or certification.

Minimum Experience

• Seven (7) years' related experience including: direct simulation technical support, fault analysis and repair of digital and analog FTDs and subsystems, or related experience.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of supervisory experience, including hands‑on supervisory role of NAA certified full flight simulators, or related supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Accountability - Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Accepts full responsibility for quality of work.
• Communication - Conveys ideas and facts by presenting information clearly and professionally while listening carefully to ensure information is understood.
• Approachability - Earns trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism.
• Teamwork - Cooperates and collaborates with all employees to achieve common goals.
• Analytical Thinking - Efficiently and accurately dissects problems and information and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
• Detail Oriented - Pursues quality in task accomplishment by checking work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Initiative - Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve high standards.
• Safety Awareness - Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee and/or client safety; upholds safety standards.
• Self-Motivated - Results-oriented, with a high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
• Technical Aptitude - Displays the capability to relate to a specific field of activity which requires a particular skill or specialized knowledge.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.