Flight Simulator Technician (FSTD)
Core
Perform routine technical maintenance, troubleshooting, and setup for Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs) and Cabin Crew Training Devices to ensure they remain qualified and ready for aviation training sessions.
Role type
Flight Simulator Technician (FSTD)
Builds
Qualified flight simulators and cabin crew training devices for global aviation training partners
Domain
Aviation simulation and training technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Preventive maintenance execution, first-line troubleshooting, maintenance record management, Qualification Test Guide (QTG) execution, inventory management, logistics support, software modification basics, aircraft terminology understanding
Preferred skills
Multi-system troubleshooting (motion, visual, avionics, flight dynamics), commercial aviation training environment knowledge, commercial aircraft simulator platform support, familiarity with various commercial jetliner types, regulatory standards knowledge (EASA, UAE DGCA), simulator qualification activity support
Technologies
Maintenance Management Systems, Navigation Databases, Terrain Databases, OIS, EFB content, IOS lesson plans, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Respond to maintenance requests and perform device setup/conversions, complete Preventive Maintenance Tasks (PMTs) and Daily Readiness (DR) activities, review and sign off work by Simulator Support Assistants, execute recurrent Qualification Test Guide (QTG) runs, manage inventory levels of consumables and tools, support logistics activities including annual inventory counts, perform housekeeping and administrative activities, comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC