Synopsis

Implement technical quality control measures which ensure that EAT flight simulation equipment continues to meet both training and regulatory requirements while achieving industry leading levels of reliability.

Accountabilities

• QTG review management, validation & quality control.
• FSTD Flight Test planning, logistics, implementation, reporting.
• FSTD Flight Test Quality Control (reporting & defect recording).
• FSTD Visual Model Check planning, implementation & Visual Model database management.
• Simulator updates and modification management + Load release.
• Defect clearance - planning, logistics, implementation, reporting.
• Liaising with Manager Simulator Maintenance to manage and implement Regulatory Evaluations & Audits.
• Planning & implementation of FSTD Inspections and investigation.
• Planning & logistic support for EASA FSTD Qualification visits.
• Implementation of software and hardware configuration control, including integration and acceptance of manufacturer delivered software.
• Providing simulator and aircraft subject matter support to the simulator maintenance team during the investigation of simulator system and hasrdware problems.
• Supporting simulator quality control activities by working closely with project pilots and other subject matter experts to ensure training equipment objective and subjective performance continues to meet both regulatory and training requirements.

Education & Experience

• Educated to an appropriate bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or national equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Flight Simulator Training Devices.
• Hands-on working experience on FSTD qualification requirements (QTG, SFT, Configuration control etc).
• Knowledgeable on Regulatory requirement, procedures, and documentation.

About Etihad Aviation Training

Based in Abu Dhabi and part of ADQ Aviation & Aerospace Services, Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) is an Approved Training Organization (ATO) located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi. EAT provide an extensive portfolio of aviation training courses and programs covering all areas of pilot, cabin crew and airport operations. The courses vary from Ab-initio pilot license, Airbus and Boeing type ratings, instructor and examiner training, cabin crew training, English Language Proficiency testing, First Aid. With the recent inclusion of Gulf Center for Aviation Studies (GCAS), one of a few centers globally accredited by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), EAT offer includes training programs focused on Airport Operations, Aviation Safety, Aviation Security, Cargo & Dangerous Goods, and non-aviation training such as Health & Safety, Leadership & Management, Soft Skills. EAT\xe2\x80\x99s training center is approved by several Civil Aviation Authorities including GCAA (UAE), EASA (Europe) and QCAA (Qatar). Training at EAT is conducted by using its state-of-the-art training center featuring 10 Full-Flight Simulators (Airbus and Boeing), 7 Flight Training Devices and 2 Flight Navigation Procedural trainers.

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