Manager Flight Simulation

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The incumbent will manage the daily technological and operational aspects of Flight Simulator and Flight Simulation training devices within Flight Operations across all facilities.  This includes management of offshore, third-party facilities located in multiple sites worldwide.  This position also supports the Director, Flight Operations Training Facilities and Simulation with various initiatives related to simulator acceptance, factory and on site acceptance and regulatory certification. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage third-party simulator maintenance contract, service level agreements, and activities.
• Liaise with third party simulator maintenance provider to review training device reliability and serviceability though daily, weekly, and monthly review meetings.
• Manage training equipment configuration control required to align training device configuration to aircraft fleet configuration.
• Manage and administer existing contracts with vendors and maintenance providers of simulation devices and/or facilities, 
• Develop appropriate contacts within the Company, including CRE, Training, Maintenance, Supply Chain, to manage and direct the Flight Simulation program and applicable facilities, properly and efficiently, 
• Develop simulation reports and KPI’s ensuring quality assurance and cost recovery,
• Coordinate third party simulation maintenance process and ensure adherence to Air Canada policy and procedures
• Serve as liaison with Transport Canada, FAA, and other state regulatory authorities on matters pertaining to initial training device qualification, recurrent qualification, as well as on-going Q/A inquiries.
• Liaise with third-part simulator maintenance provider and provide support and technical guidance for all updates to simulation software and hardware configuration in alignment with the fleet configuration.
• Assist as delegated with procurement of new training devices and update service of existing training devices including capturing customer requirements, creating technical specification requirements, and liaison with corporate procurement for request for vendor proposals. Liaise with Industry Training Device 
• manufacturers during negotiation, procurement, design review, acceptance and installation as required.
• Liaise with Aircraft Avionics Engineering, Operations Engineering and Subcontractors in support of testing hardware and software using flight simulation technology as a test bench for aircraft.
• Liaise with OEM aircraft simulation data providers with respect to contractual obligations of simulation data licenses, data contracts, and simulation data package revisions.
• Liaise with internal customers such as Instructors, Training Managers, and Chief Pilots to capture requirements and review concerns.
• Perform routine audits and QA reviews of all Air Canada simulators and training devices as well as QA reviews of third-party devices used by Air Canada for flight training.
• Represent Air Canada Flight Operations in international industry groups such as ARINC FSEMC to identify new technologies and best practices that contribute to enhanced operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Applied Sciences or Engineering with emphasis on computer science and aerospace or equivalent.
• Project Management experience with embodiment of avionics systems highly desirable.
• Six Sigma green belt training or equivalent.
• Project Management Certificate (PMP or equivalent) desirable.
• Member of PEO or eligible to become a member is an asset.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Project and electronic mail efficiently.
• Level 5 – Greater than five years practical experience maintaining and operating Flight Simulation Systems. 
• Level 4 – At least three years practical project management experience with a Part 704 or Part 705 Canadian Air Operator in at least two or more of the following areas: Flight Simulation Maintenance, Technical Services.
• Level 5 – In-depth knowledge of Canadian Air Regulations, ICAO Annexes, FARs, ARINC and industry activities relating to Flight Simulation systems. Must demonstrate significant achievements in specific technical areas and/or issues; proven superior interpersonal skills and writing skills.
• Level 5 – Satisfies CARs, IOSA, SMS, JAR-Ops, and FAA requirements for Flight Simulation Qualification, Configuration Control and Maintenance.
• Level 5 – Combination of operational background and technical expertise is difficult to find.
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral English at an advanced level.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Linguistic Requirements

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.