CAE USA INC | G-V Instructor

Flight Simulation Instructor

Job Summary

The Flight Simulation Instructor is responsible for delivering comprehensive training programs and ensuring the highest standards of pilot proficiency and safety. This role involves conducting simulator and classroom instruction, maintaining instructor qualifications, and contributing to curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain personal licenses, ratings, and instructor currency, including medical fitness where applicable.
• Ensure all Authority approvals are valid before conducting training requiring such privileges.
• Adhere strictly to ECFT/CAE policies, procedures, and relevant Authority regulations.
• Conduct thorough and positive simulator briefings and training sessions to maximize trainee benefits.
• Accurately document deviations from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and discuss them during debriefings.
• Review client Training and Checking Authorization forms prior to commencing any training.
• Provide simulator instruction on specified aircraft types, with sessions requiring a minimum of four hours in the simulator, excluding briefing and debriefing.
• Conduct pre- and post-flight simulator briefings professionally and thoroughly.
• Deliver classroom instruction using various methods including Simfinity, Computer-Based Training (CBT), Interactive Pilot Training (IPT), or stand-up lectures, potentially requiring 8 to 10 hours of standing and/or sitting.
• Support the development and certification of training curriculum and devices, including simulators, Full Flight Simulators (FFTs), and Flight Management System (FMS) training aids, if assigned.
• Obtain FAA/EASA ground school and simulator instructor designation within approximately 12 months if assigned to ground school duties.
• Acquire necessary qualifications to serve as an examiner and perform examiner duties for the relevant authority and assigned aircraft fleet.
• Perform seat support duties as required.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks such as maintaining training records, recommending remedial training, and tracking personal instructional qualifications.
• Prepare and inspect classroom facilities and equipment before each training day.
• Recommend candidates for licensing checks based on performance and readiness.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in curriculum and courseware creation and review, if assigned.
• Deliver Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) training for stand-alone courses and multi-pilot operations on specific aircraft types, as per instructor certification, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Valid personal licenses and ratings.
• Current medical fitness (if applicable).
• Valid Authority approvals for required training activities.
• Proficiency in ECFT/CAE policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Authority-approved program regulations and procedures.
• Experience in conducting simulator instruction.
• Experience in delivering classroom instruction.
• Ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) if required.
• Instructor certification for MCC training, if applicable.