CAE USA INC | Instructor

KC-135 Simulation Instructor

CAE is committed to being the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security and civil aviation by revolutionizing customer training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness. The Defense and Security business unit focuses on preparing military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE is defined by its core values of Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE, striving to make a difference while fostering mutual success.

The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance. Employees thrive in an environment where they are valued, respected, and safe, with the freedom to succeed through initiative and decision-making. Opportunities for recognition, professional development, advancement, and enjoying the work are provided.

This role involves providing KC-135 Aircraft Systems and operational procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, simulator, and/or practical environments. The instructor assists as a Subject Matter Expert in developing curriculum for new courses and may provide additional special services including courseware review and various administrative duties such as publications, safety, quality audits, FCIF, and scheduling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide KC-135 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.
• Deliver training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).
• Conduct Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.
• Assist as a Subject Matter Expert in curriculum development for new courses.
• Serve as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and proposed changes.
• Offer suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.
• Conduct ground training for other crewmembers, including diagnosis and remediation of student issues.
• Assist in assigned project and development work.
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
• Be physically able to enter the simulator, experience simulator motion, and ensure the safety of attendees on board.
• Be able to stand and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.
• Maintain proficiency in the operation of essential KC-135 Aircrew Training Devices.
• Possess prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to maintain credibility and the attention of customer attendees, recognizing that aviation instruction is a highly specialized function.
• Acquire and maintain instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning is required. The role requires eight years of total flying experience, including five years of military experience, with at least two years as a KC-135 Pilot flight instructor with training management experience. Recent experience as a KC-135 Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot is essential. Completion of a formal USAF Instructor training course is also required. Strong facilitation and data analysis skills are necessary.

Qualifications

The candidate must satisfactorily perform each duty. This position requires the ability to participate in periodic aircraft familiarization flights, maintain proficiency in emergency procedures, and work with minimal supervision. Flexibility to work overtime and any shift or day of the week as required is necessary. The incumbent must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Skills and Abilities

The role demands the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints, and generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects. Mathematical skills are required for calculating figures, amounts, prices, commissions, percentages, and interpreting graphs. Reasoning ability is needed to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. The ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands include potential domestic and international travel. The employee must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders into a simulator or airplane cockpit, stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery. The ability to detect odors or hear noises to identify problems in simulator functioning is required. The work environment is typically a regular office environment involving communication via personal computer, telephone, and fax. There is a risk of electrical shock and exposure to moving mechanical parts driven by high-pressure hydraulics. The employee may occasionally be exposed to extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

Security Responsibilities

The incumbent must comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures. Personal responsibility for proper marking and handling of all information and materials is required. Information shall not be divulged to employees without a need-to-know or outside the company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company-provided resources. Eligibility for a DoD Personal Security Clearance is mandatory.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

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 our success.

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Position Type: Regular