FSTD Training

Hands-On Technical Training for Simulator Technicians

SIM OPS offers targeted technical programmes designed to build confident, capable FSTD technicians. Training combines real operational scenarios with practical reliability and troubleshooting skills.
All courses are available on-site, remote, or blended.

Training Programmes

New Technician Training (Ab Initio)

A fundamentals course for new simulator technicians.

Focus: Core systems, daily ops, basic maintenance

Best for: New hires and cross-skilling staff

Visual System Training

Specialised training for maintaining FSTD visual systems.

Focus: Projectors, Display systems, IG Basics, Calibration

Best for: Technicians responsible for visual quality

TDM-Style Device-Specific Training

Full system training modelled after TDM programmes for specific devices.

Focus: Architecture, subsystems, Preventative Maintenance/Corrective Maintenance, fault isolation

Best for: Operators who need comprehensive device understanding

Fault-Finding & Reliability Training

A scenario-driven course (typically 4 weeks) that strengthens troubleshooting and boosts device reliability.

Focus: Real faults, group exercises, progressive troubleshooting

Best for: New and experienced technicians

Compare the Programmes

At-a-Glance Course Overview
Course
Primary Focus
Key Topics
Best For

New Technician Training

Foundation skills

Components, daily ops, basic maintenance, FSTD approval basics

New hires

Visual System Training

Visual maintenance

Projector alignment, mylar care, IG basics, calibration

Visual-focused technicians

TDM-Style Training

Full device understanding

Architecture, subsystem operation, PM/CM, fault isolation

Teams working with specific devices

Fault-Finding & Reliability

Troubleshooting

Real faults, scenario drills, reliability techniques

New & experienced technicians

How We Deliver Training

On-site, hands-on sessions
On-site, hands-on sessions
Remote live instruction
Remote live instruction
Blended programmes for long-term development
Blended programmes for long-term development
Custom modules for specific device types
Custom modules for specific device types

Why Train with SIM OPS

Delivered by experienced simulator engineers
Delivered by experienced simulator engineers
Strong focus on real-world, scenario-based learning
Strong focus on real-world, scenario-based learning
Improves uptime, reliability, and technician confidence
Improves uptime, reliability, and technician confidence
Flexible delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery worldwide

Training Programmes

New Technician Training (Ab Initio)

A fundamentals course for new simulator technicians.

Focus: Core systems, daily ops, basic maintenance

Best for: New hires and cross-skilling staff

Visual System Training

Specialised training for maintaining FSTD visual systems.

Focus: Projectors, Display systems, IG Basics, Calibration

Best for: Technicians responsible for visual quality

TDM-Style Device-Specific Training

Full system training modelled after TDM programmes for specific devices.

Focus: Architecture, subsystems, Preventative Maintenance/Corrective Maintenance, fault isolation

Best for: Operators who need comprehensive device understanding

Fault-Finding & Reliability Training

A scenario-driven course (typically 4 weeks) that strengthens troubleshooting and boosts device reliability.

Focus: Real faults, group exercises, progressive troubleshooting

Best for: New and experienced technicians

Compare the Programmes

At-a-Glance Course Overview
Course
Primary Focus
Key Topics
Best For

New Technician Training

Foundation skills

Components, daily ops, basic maintenance, FSTD approval basics

New hires

Visual System Training

Visual maintenance

Projector alignment, mylar care, IG basics, calibration

Visual-focused technicians

TDM-Style Training

Full device understanding

Architecture, subsystem operation, PM/CM, fault isolation

Teams working with specific devices

Fault-Finding & Reliability

Troubleshooting

Real faults, scenario drills, reliability techniques

New & experienced technicians

How We Deliver Training

On-site, hands-on sessions
On-site, hands-on sessions
Remote live instruction
Remote live instruction
Blended programmes for long-term development
Blended programmes for long-term development
Custom modules for specific device types
Custom modules for specific device types

Why Train with SIM OPS

Delivered by experienced simulator engineers
Delivered by experienced simulator engineers
Strong focus on real-world, scenario-based learning
Strong focus on real-world, scenario-based learning
Improves uptime, reliability, and technician confidence
Improves uptime, reliability, and technician confidence
Flexible delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery worldwide

Training Programmes

New Technician Training (Ab Initio)

A fundamentals course for new simulator technicians.

Focus: Core systems, daily ops, basic maintenance

Best for: New hires and cross-skilling staff

Visual System Training

Specialised training for maintaining FSTD visual systems.

Focus: Projectors, Display systems, IG Basics, Calibration

Best for: Technicians responsible for visual quality

TDM-Style Device-Specific Training

Full system training modelled after TDM programmes for specific devices.

Focus: Architecture, subsystems, Preventative Maintenance/Corrective Maintenance, fault isolation

Best for: Operators who need comprehensive device understanding

Fault-Finding & Reliability Training

A scenario-driven course (typically 4 weeks) that strengthens troubleshooting and boosts device reliability.

Focus: Real faults, group exercises, progressive troubleshooting

Best for: New and experienced technicians

Compare the Programmes

At-a-Glance Course Overview
Course
Primary Focus
Key Topics
Best For

New Technician Training

Foundation skills

Components, daily ops, basic maintenance, FSTD approval basics

New hires

Visual System Training

Visual maintenance

Projector alignment, mylar care, IG basics, calibration

Visual-focused technicians

TDM-Style Training

Full device understanding

Architecture, subsystem operation, PM/CM, fault isolation

Teams working with specific devices

Fault-Finding & Reliability

Troubleshooting

Real faults, scenario drills, reliability techniques

New & experienced technicians

How We Deliver Training

On-site, hands-on sessions
On-site, hands-on sessions
Remote live instruction
Remote live instruction
Blended programmes for long-term development
Blended programmes for long-term development
Custom modules for specific device types
Custom modules for specific device types

Why Train with SIM OPS

Delivered by experienced simulator engineers
Delivered by experienced simulator engineers
Strong focus on real-world, scenario-based learning
Strong focus on real-world, scenario-based learning
Improves uptime, reliability, and technician confidence
Improves uptime, reliability, and technician confidence
Flexible delivery worldwide
Flexible delivery worldwide

Strengthen Your Technical Team

If you are building capability or onboarding new technicians, SIM OPS provides proven FSTD training tailored to your needs.