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About This Role

Regulatory Affairs Manager

CAE SimuFlite, Inc– Las Vegas, NV

Position Overview

The Regulatory Affairs Manager will direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, and correspondence. This role is responsible for maintaining and managing all regulatory and national aviation authority (NAA) approvals for assigned Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs). The manager will oversee documentation efforts to ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise, coordinate, and communicate with National Aviation Authorities (FAA, EASA, and others), internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders regarding regulatory quality assurance and safety matters.
• Oversee the installation, modification, and software maintenance of all flight training devices in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate daily activities, work assignments, and future projects to provide effective flight training devices and minimize customer impact.
• Maintain certification compliance to the highest industry standards.
• Provide guidance related to NAA FSTD certification.
• Provide overall staff guidance and direction to ensure that equipment regulatory compliance supports company and departmental goals.
• Exercise judgment and initiative in interpreting regulatory standards, requirements, and corporate policies in the planning and implementation of major work assignments.
• Manage resolution of engineering issues related to full flight simulators.
• Ensure improvement of processes related to core activities of the engineering staff and training center.
• Monitor simulator software discrepancies and ensure that discrepancies are prioritized and corrected in a timely manner.
• Manage Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) and identify potential training restrictions stemming from QTG Out of Tolerance.
• Evaluate new simulator software and confer with regulatory agencies concerning news or updates on electronic publishing of QTGs submissions.
• Participate in the proposal technical response process by recommending solutions, writing technical sections, and providing cost estimates.
• Coordinate with other staff personnel to obtain parts and assistance necessary for flight engineering services to be provided in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Review the work of more junior staff members to ensure that regulatory standards are met and regulatory compliance documents are clear, concise, and correct.
• Train staff in regulatory policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures or local working practices.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Engineering, Aircraft Systems, Aviation, Electrical Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• 2 years of related work experience.

Required Experience:

• Working in the field of flight simulation or aerospace.
• Working with National Aviation Authorities.
• Complying with FSTD regulations, including Part 60, Part 142, CS-FSTD, and ICAO 9625.
• Identifying and resolving missing, malfunctioning, or inoperative (MMI) components in a FSTD.
• Managing flight training center operations oriented for business aviation pilots.
• Managing resolution of engineering issues related to full flight simulators.
• Managing Qualification Test Guides (QTGs) and identifying possible training restrictions related to QTG Out of Tolerance.
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures or local working practices in line with National Aviation Authorities’ requirements for Flight Training Centers.
• Directing the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
• Representing an organization before domestic or international regulatory agencies during initial and recurrent certification of Full Flight Simulator devices.

Additional Information

• Telecommuting: Permitted up to 1 day per week, depending on business need.
• Travel: Required up to 10% to various locations throughout the U.S.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email their resume to [email protected] and include the job title “Regulatory Affairs Manager” and job requisition number 117413 in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity

CAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Accessibility

CAE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: 972-456-8347. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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 [email protected].