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.

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