CAE USA INC | Instructor

T-44A/C Aviation Instructor / Pilot Procedures Instructor

Company Overview

CAE is a worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare, revolutionizing customer training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on preparing military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE values Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE, striving to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package promoting work-life balance, a work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and safe, freedom to succeed by enabling team members, and opportunities for recognition, professional development, advancement, and a positive work atmosphere.

Position Summary

This role provides expert instruction in T-44A/C aircraft systems and operational procedures. The instructor delivers aviation training in classroom, simulator, and practical environments. The position involves serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) as required and may encompass additional administrative and collateral duties, including managing publications, safety and quality audits, flight crew information files (FCIFs), and scheduling.

Responsibilities

The Aviation Instructor is responsible for:

• Providing Pilot procedures instruction in both classroom and simulator settings.
• Assisting with the development and updates of training devices.
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new courses and the review and updating of existing lessons.
• Contributing by suggesting improvements to training policies and procedures.
• Promoting a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies.
• Diagnosing and remediating student performance issues.
• Assisting in project and development work as assigned.
• Performing administrative duties such as student record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, and security.
• Being physically capable of entering the simulator and ensuring student safety while on board.
• Maintaining proficiency in the operation of Aircrew Training Devices.
• Acquiring and maintaining proficiency in all areas of instruction, to such a level as to be able to pass standardization checks and classroom evaluations.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Being a prior military pilot or possessing an FAA flight instructor certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine and Instrument-Airplane ratings.
• A minimum of 1,000 hours of flight time, along with knowledge of DoD rules and regulations governing aircraft operations and the use of DoD forms and documents for aircraft instrument flight operations.
• Being a graduate of a military instruction course, or equivalent (meeting Navy’s Instructor Training Course, A-012-0077 standard), as approved by the Government.
• Working knowledge of each phase of NATRACOM flight training and courseware curricula utilized.
• Working knowledge of the administrator functions associated with courseware presentation programs (ICW/EC Training System).
• Capability of managing student records within the system, generating performance reports, and fielding queries regarding student progress and performance.
• Strong facilitation and data analysis skills.
• Ability to participate in periodic aircraft familiarization flights and acquire and maintain proficiency in emergency procedures.
• 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.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, draw and interpret graphs, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Willingness to undertake domestic and international travel.
• Willingness to work any shift or day of the week as required.
• Eligibility for a US Government investigation and meeting eligibility requirements to obtain/maintain the required level of security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in office, classroom, and simulator environments, routinely using standard office equipment. The role involves working in a complex military training environment, requiring communication and reporting via company, government, and personal computer devices, plus current telephone and fax devices. There are risks of electrical shock and exposure to moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure. The instructor may at times be exposed to extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises. The role requires physical capabilities including the ability to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulators and classrooms, walk and/or climb stairs and ladders into simulators or airplane cockpits, and stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery. The ability to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment is necessary.

Security Requirements

The incumbent must comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures, being personally responsible for the proper marking and handling of all information and materials. Information shall not be divulged, or access afforded, to other employees not having 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. The incumbent must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Accommodations

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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If assistance is needed to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact the company.