CAE USA INC | EMB 135/145 Instructor

EMB-145 Instructor Pilot

CAE is seeking an EMB-145 Instructor Pilot to join their team. This role is instrumental in developing confident and highly skilled pilots through world-class simulator and ground school instruction. The Instructor Pilot will guide clients through their training journey while ensuring safety, compliance, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flight simulator and ground school instruction in accordance with regulatory requirements, CAE-approved curriculum, and customer expectations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and lead clients through all phases of their assigned training.
• Provide simulator, flight, and classroom instruction for licenses, type ratings, internal training, certificates, and pilot qualifications.
• Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-flight simulator briefings aligned with CAE standards.
• Complete required administrative duties such as training records, qualification tracking, and recommending remedial training as needed.
• Support the development of curricula and courseware as an SME.
• Qualify as a Training Center Evaluator (TCE) and customer contract check airman after approximately 1.5+ years, based on business needs.
• Participate in training that may include international travel and extended stays.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination; ability to sit in a confined space for 4–6 hours with limited breaks; ability to stand for extended periods (up to 10 hours); and ability to sit, stoop, climb, twist, and turn.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or state-issued equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 2–5 years of relevant job experience.
• Demonstrated customer-service orientation.
• Must be authorized to live and work in the United States.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based programs.
• Ability to participate in CAE’s DOT Anti-Drug & Alcohol testing program.
• Hold or have held a professional pilot’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching or training others.
• Existing instructor qualification or aircraft type rating.
• FAR Part 135 experience.
• 3,000+ hours of total flight time.
• Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with at least one unrestricted PIC type rating.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create a positive and effective learning environment.
• Ability to tailor training to diverse customer needs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Internal Candidates: Ideal candidates are in good standing and TCE-qualified on the EMB-145 or currently a TCE on another platform.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Sick Leave and Paid Vacation.
• Paid Holidays — currently structured so employees are off between December 25 and January 1.

About CAE

At CAE, the mission is to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, CAE has driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, CAE empowers its customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. CAE is a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and employee growth fuels shared success.

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 its success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.