Engineer Flight Simulator

Task Responsibilities: 

• Advising aviation authorities of proposed major changes
• Following up on certifications, evaluations, audits, defects and rectifications
• Producing status reports for the authorities
• Performing periodical evaluation flights (Subjective Flyouts) in cooperation with the Simulator Evaluation Pilot
• Maintaining the Master and Recurrent Qualification Test Guide
• Responsible for all engineering activities related to crew training equipment maintained by the Flight Simulator Department. 
• Assisting simulator maintenance in trouble shooting
• Providing on-the-job training on specific subjects
• Coordinating with manufacturers and other simulator operators
• Develop and maintain procedures used by simulator instructors and simulator technicians - as directed by the FSTD Manager.

• Introducing customers to the flight simulator (especially the instructor/operator station)
• Requesting aircraft configuration data from customers to configure the flight simulator accordingly
• Keeping simulator users informed of the technical status of the flight simulator

• Interaction with vendors and suppliers by
• Preparing requests for proposals to vendors for modifications and updates
• Giving recommendations on selection of vendors
• Requesting quotes
• Preparing technical specification documents for new training devices
• Monitoring the manufacturing, installation of new - and/or modifications of training devices
• Performing in-plant and on-site acceptance of new training devices 

Essential Requirements For The Position:

• Possess a engineering degree, or equivalent education in a relevant technical field (e.g. avionics, electronics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, computer systems technology, or related disciplines).
• 10 years experience as an Engineer Flight Simulator or have worked in an airline environment with transferable skills.
• Deep understanding of Flight Simulator systems
• Good understanding of regulatory framework of FSTDs
• Coding experience (software)
• Aeronautical Engineering background (degree would help)
• Extensive experience of FSTD Audits & Evaluations
• Ability to produce high quality documents/presentations/procedures

• Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a second European language would be an advantage.
   

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time position and position holder is based in Luxembourg.
• The position demands a regular presence in the office and requires vacation and other absences to be planned to avoid conflicting with service needs.
• Occasional travel may be required. 
• Flexibility may be needed with working hours.
• A Certificate of good conduct (Casier judiciaire, Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis) will be required in case of positive selection.