FSTD Manager

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Position Summary:

As an FSTD Technical Manager you will be responsible for managing a team and ensuring that our devices are maintenance to the highest industry standard to ensure their availability to our ATO.

Employment Type

Full time

Principal Responsibilities

  • Provide first line management support and facilitate the Simulator Engineers to ensure all PMs, QTGs, Safety Checks, Flyouts are performed in a timely and efficient manner,
  • Ensure defect rectification and modifications are performed in an efficient and timely manner,
  • Ensure all facilities associated with the simulator department are maintained to relevant standards to ensure operational continuity,
  • Mentor and develop the simulator engineers,
  • Identify spares requirement and manage the efficient control and usage of spare parts,
  • Promote the safe operations of OAA’s devices using the SMS as the foundation,
  • Work with regulatory authorities to ensure all simulator approvals are maintained at the levels to support the ATO,
  • Efficiently manage the simulator engineering team,
  • Adopt and develop a succession plan using a graduate or apprenticeship scheme,
  • Contribute to the development of OAA’s FSTD Organization as it grows with the ATO,
  • Forecast and plan for future requirements and identify potential obsolescence and upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Formal Knowledge:

  • Engineering graduate (BSc/MSc) in a relevant field (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
  • Knowledge of EASA Part ORA, CS-FSTD(A), ARINC 43X, RAeS FSTD Handbook, ICAO 9625 and associated requirement or procedures.
  • Knowledge of FNPT II + MCC and FTD level devices gained through a formalized training course.
  • Knowledge of:
  • o human factors principles;
  • o EU management system requirements and their application (including safety management systems and compliance monitoring) and ICAO Annex 19;
  • o Quality/Compliance Monitoring systems;
  • o Maintenance standards, methods and practices.

Formal Experience:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position at a managerial level in any FSTDO in an EASA environment. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in ab-initio flight training environments.
  • Experience of working with civil aviation regulatory authorities.
  • Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices;

Other factors:

  • High IT literacy level, including Office Suite, database management and ERP systems.
  • Advanced level (C1 or C2) of written and spoken English. Preference will be given to candidates also fluent in Modern Standard Arabic.
  • Excellent communications and leadership skills, capable of leading several independent multi-cultural teams.

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