Simulator Systems Engineer

• Company Cathay Pacific Airways
• No. of Openings 10+
• Salary Not Disclosed
• Work Type on-site

Job Description :

Reports To: Head of Simulator

To be responsible for engineering work related to visual, hardware, software systems, Defect Management, compliance with regulation & Configuration control of CX Group and third party training devices.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering works:
 

• Design and develop solutions for visual systems, hardware or software and effectively manage defects on training equipment.
• Responsible for the completion of all software and hardware related Deferred Defects and SCARs on simulators, including visual modelling.
• Assign and monitor staff in completing software and hardware related Deferred Defects and SCARs on training equipment.
• Troubleshooting and resolving problems encountered in the operation including down time follow up.
• Raising deferred defects clearly detailing steps to be carried out to trouble shoot a failure and assign the task to the shifts.
• Coordinate with TDM and suppliers to resolve open defects.
• Actively participate in installation and acceptance of new or upgraded training equipment.
• Work closely with the management team on projects.
   

Research and Development:
 

• Evaluate research Mods and upgrades on training equipment and make recommendations as necessary to align with the Fleet.
• Develop custom visual systems, hardware or software utilities and tools for use in Simulator Engineering Section.
• Working closely with the Sim Training managers. Develop and implement lesson plans.
• Present simulator to STM or external customer for checking SCARs.
• Responsible for update of Ground Stations Database quality in simulators and training equipment.
• Develop and implement new functionality for training equipment.
   

Documentation:
 

• Ensure that program documentation is updated on completion of projects and SCARs.
• Prepare, review and update maintenance procedures for training devices.
• Supply data to section managers for update of regulatory evaluation status report.
   

Development:
 

• Keep in touch with up-to-date trends and technology related to design, operation and maintenance of training equipment and the simulation industry.
• Attend relevant conferences and industry events in order to share information on simulator related issues with other operators.
• Attend training courses provided by training equipment manufacturers
   

Staff Training:
 

• Prepare/update visual systems, hardware or software related training materials.
• Conduct in house training for new joiners and other staff as required.
   

Staff Management:
 

• To act as appraiser of staff members and engineering trainees as assigned.
• To be the tutor and mentor of staff members as assigned.
   

Others:

• To be available to work outside normal office hours as required.
• To be the assignee of Deferred Defects from other roles, as required by Sim Eng manager.
• To assist Sim Eng Manager in various responsibilities from the following list as assigned:
  • Risk and safety management.
  • Work place health and safety
  • Environmental protection issues and dangerous substance handling.
  • Fire Alarm systems
  • UPS maintenance contractor engagement and oversight.
  • Interface with Facility Maintenance.
  • Tools and equipment maintenance.
  • Planning of Scheduled maintenance Tasks.
  • Assisting with the implementation of digitization across the section.
  • Assisting with daily running of the Sim Stores.
  • Assisting with section Budgets and other Admin matters when required to do so.
  • To deputize for the Sim Engineering Manager when required.

Requirements

Knowledge
 

• University Degree holder.
• Good command of written and spoken English, able to communicate internally and externally at different organizational levels.
   

Skills
 

• Self-motivated with strength in all Cathay core competencies.
• Communicates well with internal and external customers.
• Shares knowledge and provide feedback.
• Seeks continuous self-Improvement.
• Confident in accomplishing difficult tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• High standards for Engineering Excellence.
   

Experience
 

• Around 10 years relevant experience in the various Simulator functions including Quality Assurance.
• Any Simulator specific Training will be of added value.
• Leading a team of engineers and technicians.
• Experience on the certification and validation of a device for regulatory approval will be of added value.