Instructor Pilot

CAE is seeking a qualified Instructor Pilot to join its team, contributing to the delivery of dynamic pilot training for students operating the G120TP trainer. This role supports the development of a future RCAF pilot training system and involves both pre-commencement and steady-state operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the design and development of courseware, including classroom, synthetic training devices, and live flying sequences.
Assist in the acceptance testing of courseware, synthetic training devices, and aircraft.
Support the establishment of an integrated training centre through policy and procedure development.
Aid in the integration and testing of Information Management systems.
Test lesson plans for synthetic training devices and G120TP Air Lesson Plans (ALPs).
Deliver training in the classroom, on synthetic training devices, and in the G120TP aircraft during steady-state operations.
Maintain flying proficiency, category, and currency in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
Execute instructional sorties adhering to RCAF instructional doctrine and conduct all missions within the BFT syllabus.
Assist in monitoring instructor continuity for assigned students.
Prepare and deliver presentations on instructional topics, including A Category ground school.
Follow the CAF Flight Safety program and protocols.
Support the customer in writing, maintaining, and reviewing procedures, manuals, and documents.
Act as a subject matter expert for internal and external OA and TA organizations.
Participate in periodic reviews of courseware and procedures, contributing to ongoing courseware improvement and maintenance.
Perform Maintenance Test Pilot duties as assigned.

CQFI Requirements:

Qualified Flight Instructors (CQFIs) must be qualified to instruct Clearhood, Instrument, Navigation, Formation, and Composite missions. Performance may lead to assignments in Standards, staff development, and/or QFI training.

Currency Requirements:

Instructor Pilots are responsible for maintaining RCAF currency and proficiency, including:

Aeromedical Training
Spatial Disorientation Training
Centrifuge Training
Escape Systems/Ground Egress Training
Air Load System Equipment (ALSE) Training
Sea Survival Training
Air Operations Survival – Land
Servicing Training (cross-country flights)
St. John Ambulance First Aid (CPR/AED)
Fire prevention/extinguisher training (every four years)

Minimum Qualifications:

For candidates with no prior military experience:

Minimum 500 hours of flying time in a single-pilot, high-performance aeroplane.
Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence.
Hold or previously held a Transport Canada Instructor Rating.

For candidates with prior military experience:

Military experience demonstrated through an acceptable Prior Learning Assessment.

All candidates must meet:

Fluency in English (reading, writing, verbal communication).
Military or professional flying experience within the last 10 years.
Unrestricted TC Category 1 medical plus any RCAF-required medical exams.
Aircraft weight and anthropometric limits.
Ability to pass a security evaluation per Controlled Goods Directorate requirements.
Ability to obtain required re-transfer authorizations under US ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous NFTC QFI or Grob G120TP QFI experience.
Flying supervisory or military flight leadership experience.
Flight lead experience in trainer or fighter aircraft.
Military instructional experience.
RAWC Operational Test & Evaluation Course (or RCAF-recognized equivalent).
Verbal French skills.