CAE USA INC | BD-700 Instructor

Aviation Training Specialist

CAE is seeking a dedicated Aviation Training Specialist to contribute to a safer world through innovative simulation and training solutions. This role involves delivering high-quality instruction and ensuring regulatory compliance within a dynamic training environment.

Key Responsibilities

Licensing, Qualifications & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain all required personal licenses, ratings, instructor privileges, and medical fitness to perform designated duties.
• Verify the validity of all regulatory approvals from the relevant Authority before conducting any training requiring those privileges.
• Adhere to CAE/ECFT policies, procedures, and safety standards during all training activities.
• Comply with Authority-approved training program requirements, ensuring instructional delivery aligns with approved content, procedures, and standards.

Briefing & Debriefing

• Conduct comprehensive simulator briefings and training sessions in a clear, structured, and positive manner to enhance trainee learning and performance.
• Document deviations from SOPs, required procedures, or maneuvers, and review these thoroughly with trainees during debriefings.

Training Delivery

• Review the client’s Training and Checking Authorization form before commencing any training session.
• Deliver high-quality simulator instruction on assigned aircraft type(s), typically involving four or more simulator hours per session (excluding briefing and debriefing).
• Conduct detailed pre- and post-flight simulator briefings professionally and supportively.
• Deliver classroom instruction using various training platforms, including Simfinity, CBT, IPT, or traditional lectures, potentially requiring extended periods of standing and/or sitting (8–10 hours).
• Support curriculum and device development (simulators, FTDs, FMS trainers) when assigned, including evaluation, validation, and certification activities.
• If assigned to ground school duties, obtain and maintain FAA/EASA ground school and simulator instructor qualifications within approximately 12 months.
• Acquire examiner qualifications and perform examiner duties under the applicable authority when designated.
• Provide seat support and instructional assistance as required during training operations.
• Maintain accurate training records, identify trainee performance gaps, and recommend remedial training as necessary.
• Track and manage personal instructional currency and qualification requirements.
• Prepare and inspect classrooms, training facilities, and instructional equipment before each training day.
• Assess trainee readiness and recommend candidates for licensing checks based on performance and regulatory criteria.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for curriculum and courseware development, review, and enhancement when assigned.
• Deliver MCC instruction for stand-alone MCC programs and multi-pilot operational training on single-pilot, high-performance complex aircraft (SPHPCA), in accordance with instructor certification and qualifications.

Requirements

• 6000 Flying Hours.
• Experience delivering EASA, FAA, Transport Canada, or GCAA training programs.
• Knowledge or experience with advanced training methodologies (EBT, AQP, MPL, MCC).
• Familiarity with Simfinity, CBT, IPT, and full-flight simulator environments.
• Experience supporting curriculum development, courseware creation, or device evaluations.
• BD700 Type Rating (Global Express / Global 5000 / 6000 / 6500) - preferred but not required.
• Previous experience as a TRI/TRE, Simulator Instructor, or in a training role within an ATO or simulator training center - preferred but not required.

About CAE

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