
Regional FSTD Standards & Compliance Specialist
Key Skills
Job Description
As a Regional FSTDO Standards & Regulatory Compliance Specialist, you will help ensure consistent Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) standards and regulatory compliance across the assigned region.
Working closely with Technical Operations, Training Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and training centers, you will translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into practical solutions. This is an individual-contributor role requiring strong technical expertise, sound judgment and the ability to influence and lead across functions without formal authority.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of global FSTDO standards, processes and procedures.
- Interpret FSTD regulations, standards and regulatory guidance and translate changes into clear operational requirements.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on FSTD qualification, continuing qualification, technical operations and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate regulatory and technical activities across training centers and support acceptance, qualification, modifications and continuing qualification activities.
- Assess compliance risks, findings and operational trends and recommend practical corrective or improvement actions.
- Support regulatory submissions, compliance documentation, audits, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Monitor FSTDO approvals, compliance actions, risks and commitments through resolution.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and bring together technical, operational, quality and regulatory stakeholders to resolve complex issues.
- Represent FSTDO Standards & Regulatory Compliance in relevant management reviews, working groups and regulatory or industry forums.
- Provide regulatory guidance, briefings and knowledge sharing while promoting consistent practices across the global training network.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of relevant aviation industry experience.
- Experience in FSTD technical operations and/or flight simulation engineering.
- Experience working with aviation regulatory authorities.
- Strong knowledge of regulations, standards and processes governing FSTD qualification, continuing qualification and use.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory requirements and turn them into practical recommendations and actions.
- Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional projects or regulatory activities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to assess risk, manage competing priorities and drive complex matters through resolution.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing without formal authority, taking ownership, facilitating decisions and constructively resolving disagreements.
- Ability to work effectively in a regulated, matrixed and geographically distributed environment.
- Proficiency in office productivity tools and compliance-management software.
About CAE
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
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Position Type
RegularEqual Opportunity & Accommodations
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Core Responsibilities
The specialist will ensure consistent Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) standards and regulatory compliance across the assigned region. They will coordinate technical and regulatory activities while translating complex requirements into practical operational solutions.
Requirements
Candidates must have 8+ years of aviation industry experience with specific expertise in FSTD technical operations and regulatory frameworks. Strong analytical, leadership, and cross-functional project management skills are essential for this role.
About CAE
Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
CAE is the leading global training and simulation company developing solutions that prepare defence forces for mission success. For over 30 years, CAE has had a significant presence in the Indo-Pacific region that today includes more than 300 employees at 20 sites. CAE resolves operational challenges by transforming training and mission operations across the maritime, land, and air domains, partnering with regional defence forces to accelerate the readiness of personnel.