AC130 H/U/W/J Instructor Pilot

About CAE

CAE is a global leader in training and operational support solutions for defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare. Our mission is to leverage digitally immersive solutions to revolutionize training and critical operations, elevating safety, efficiency, and readiness for our partners worldwide.

CAE Defense & Security is dedicated to supporting military customers in achieving and sustaining peak mission readiness. Our core values of Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE guide our commitment to making a difference in the world while fostering a culture of mutual success.

The Opportunity

CAE is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AC130 H/U/W/J Instructor Pilot to join our esteemed team. This individual will play a critical role in delivering top-tier training to special operations aircrew members, covering a spectrum of areas including:

Formal Aircrew Training: Provide comprehensive academic, simulator, and flight instruction to both officer and enlisted personnel. Training encompasses initial/mission qualification, aircraft commander upgrade, requalification, instructor upgrade, and specialized emergency procedures, systems operation, instrument flight, and tactical maneuvers.
Refresher Training: Deliver academic and simulator-based refresher training to maintain the proficiency of qualified AC130 aircrews.
Instructional Design: Contribute expertise to the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) process, ensuring the accuracy and effective implementation of all AC130J courseware.
Mentorship: Guide and mentor students, fostering their development into proficient and confident AC130 aircrew members.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience:
- Currency as an AC130 Pilot within the past two years. Alternatively, candidates with 8 years of military operational flying experience, including a minimum of 2 years or 200 hours as an in-flight instructor on the relevant Mission Design Series (MDS) and mission sets within the past 8 years will be considered.
- 1000+ hours in the AC130 H/U/W/J.
- 100+ hours of Night Vision Goggle flight time.
- 200+ hours of instructor experience.
- Graduation from the Aviation Instructor School (AIS).
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and responsive in dynamic environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

CAE offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to promote work-life balance and employee well-being. We are committed to fostering a safe and respectful work environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to succeed.

To Apply

If you possess the required qualifications and are eager to contribute your expertise to a world-class organization, we encourage you to apply. Please note that due to the nature of the work, only US citizens are eligible for this position. Only those candidates whose backgrounds and experience align with the requirements of this role will be contacted.