Role and Responsibilities
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Reporting to the RPAS Technical Integration Lead during Acquisition, and then to the AMD (E) Site Manager during Sustainment, the RPAS Chief Instructor Maintenance will manage and coordinate all aspects of the RPAS Maintainer training support, including classroom instruction, support to Steady-State RPAS courseware refinement, Maintenance Trainer (MT) and Weapons Load Trainer (WLT) custodianship, and management of all other RPAS Maintenance Instructors on site.
Specific responsibilities include;
Lead and supervise RPAS Maintenance Instructors (RPAS Maintainer and ATIS) that must deliver against the standards and requirements of the RPAS training syllabus.
Ensure that instructors are aligned on all matters related to standards of instruction, teaching methodologies, and handling of, and reporting on, RPAS students.
Ensure that training delivered is consistent with training objectives and teaching points in the approved training plan(s), per applicable training standards.
Reporting student progress, issues and deficiencies relative to the course delivery.
Assist in recruiting, hiring and developing staff to help them achieve their objectives.
Create work schedules, plan and coordinate daily activities and work assignments along with future projects to ensure that an adequate roster is available at all times to cover the contracted Training Availability Windows.
Provide Training SME feedback and input into CAE’s Training Device development.
Act as primary RPAS Maintainer SME whilst supporting Training-related IPTs and Working Groups.
Prepare performance reviews for Direct Reports (RPAS Maintainer and ATIS Instructors).
Travel and work shifts/overtime when needed.
Our ideal candidate has:
+ 5 to 8 years of relevant experience
+ Qualified Maintenance Instructor or Canadian Armed Forces Instructor Course, or equivalent.
+ Eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods Clearance and NATO Secret clearance.
+ Formal training in Instructional Techniques and or Instructor Supervisor training.
+ In depth knowledge of CF Maintenance Activity Authorizations and Standards C-05-005P03/AM-001.
+ Familiar with quality standards, training plans, and training media used to ensure teaching points are met per Training Standards.
+ Ability to foster respect and the exchange of ideas and knowledge through effective communication.
+ Ability to contribute to development of teaching aids and courseware.
+ Previous experience in Training/Operations/Maintenance of aircraft platforms.
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Position Type
Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value “One CAE”, we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We’re investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.