Regional FSTDO Standards & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About This Role

Support the FSTDO Standards & Compliance Manager in work related to ensuring FSTDO standards and regulatory compliance for the assigned region, responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support the development and maintenance of CAE global technical operations standards and processes, and to support the development of associated guidance.
• Work collaboratively with technical operations department to help drive continuous improvement in support of the FSTDO standards.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement new standards as introduced through the global FSTDO Technical Operations Manual.
• Act as a subject matter expert and support development of guidelines to promote best practices, including but not limited to:
  • Providing input into resource planning.
  • Activities related to FSTDO operations and maintenance.
  • Supporting planning of FSTDO equipment activities through various phases, normal operations, acceptance, qualification, and continuing qualification as applicable.
  • Advise on areas affecting FSTDO performance, including resourcing, personnel training, preventive, and corrective maintenance, amongst other areas that support optimal performance of the FSTDs to support client training.
• Coordinate the management of all internal regulatory policies, processes and procedures related to on-going regulatory compliance for FSTDs
  • Help develop and revise policies as necessary
  • Interpret regulations and regulatory changes and ensure that they are communicated through the organization and reflected in the applicable policies and procedures.
  • Perform risk assessment of CAE Civil FSTDO -related policies and practices in the context of FSTD operations.
  • Support development of company-wide technical operations processes and ensure these are implemented at the training center level.
  • Ensure training center FSTD operations are standardized within the CAE Civil organization
• Safeguard the FSTD operations governance to ensure it complies with the company policies, processes and procedures and all applicable regulations
  • Maintain database of all FSTDO approvals within the CAE training network
  • Attend management reviews at regional and global levels.
  • Support Quality Assurance department in performing, or evaluating root cause analysis for all Centrik findings pertaining to regulatory compliance or lack thereof
  • Interpret FSTD operational metrics, review findings, look for trends and make recommendations to support Continuous Improvement.
• Support the FSTDO and training organization on compliance matters related to FSTDs:
  • Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.
  • Establish understanding of regulatory issues related to flight simulation and use of flight simulation training devices.
  • Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards and provide interpretive assistance.
  • Participate in relevant industry meetings
  • Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions as required
  • Provide Regulatory Training on FSTD operations and oversight to FSTD & Training Operations Staff
  • Through effective communication, promote harmonization and coordination of best FSTDO regulatory practices across CAE's worldwide network of Civil Aviation Training Centers

• Experience
• At least 8 years of experience working in relevant segments of the aviation industry, including most of these domains:
• Experience in FSTD technical operations and/or Flight simulation engineering.
• Experience working with global regulatory authorities, particularly in the aviation domain.
• Extensive knowledge of FSTD qualification and use regulations.
• Proficiency in office and compliance management software.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.

Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.