About the Role
CAE is recruiting an Instructor Pilot to function as a Ground-Based Training Systems Subject-Matter Expert (GBTS SME) within the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Civilian Qualified Flying Instructor team. This position, located remotely in Canada with occasional travel to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, supports the Pilatus PC-21 and Grob 120TP training programs. The role focuses on courseware development, technical reviews, training system design, acceptance testing, and validation and verification activities, with an expected duration of three to five years.
Responsibilities
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Serve as the Instructor Pilot subject-matter expert for training program design, including the development and review of training plans, publications, IT and software integration requirements, and physical space designs.
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Design and develop courseware through comprehensive review cycles for classroom, synthetic device, and live flying sequences.
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Provide subject-matter expert input for the acceptance testing of courseware and synthetic training devices.
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Develop policy and procedure documents for the integrated training center and collaborate with Air Operations and Dispatch on operational policies and procedures.
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Analyze and report on training needs and risks, supporting Validation and Verification activities as an RCAF instructional expert.
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Undertake aircraft familiarization training as opportunities arise.
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Collaborate closely with CAE Qualified Flying Instructors throughout all development phases and participate in the Integrated Product Team and Training Development Team.
Requirements
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Experience as an Instructor Pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force or a comparable military training environment.
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Expertise with synthetic training devices and multimedia-supported training.
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Experience in curriculum design or training program management.
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Familiarity with high-performance, single-engine turboprop trainers such as the Pilatus PC-21 and Grob 120TP.
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Relevant post-secondary education.
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Ability to obtain and maintain Level I security clearance.
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Strong collaboration skills with Integrated Product Team and Training Development Team members, instructional system designers, and customer stakeholders.
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5–8 years of job-related experience within military flight operations.
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At least five years of leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior involvement in ground-based training systems design, training device design, or acceptance testing.
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Experience developing flight operations and dispatch policies and procedures.
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Interest in potentially transitioning to a Moose Jaw-based Civilian Qualified Flying Instructor role after project completion.
Benefits
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Dynamic and collaborative team environment.
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Stimulating work environment with recognized initiative.
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Opportunity to contribute to diverse projects within a multidisciplinary team.
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Attractive employee benefits (subject to eligibility).
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Highly flexible work schedule and remote work options across Canada.