CAE USA INC | Instructor

Fixed-Wing Search & Rescue (FWSAR) Aircrew Instructor

Location: 19 Wing Comox, British Columbia, Canada

Position Type: Regular

About This Role

CAE is seeking dedicated and experienced instructors to join its world-class team at 19 Wing Comox, Canada. This pivotal role focuses on training Canada’s next generation of Fixed-Wing Search & Rescue (FWSAR) aircrew. Operating within CAE’s Training Centre Operations, the successful candidate will contribute to the heart of aviation training excellence for both Civil Aviation and Defense & Security sectors.

This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in a dynamic team environment, embrace the challenges presented by evolving technologies, and are passionate about enhancing mission capability and execution. The Instructor will have the opportunity to innovate, utilize state-of-the-art tools, and collaborate with experts across various sectors, making a significant impact on global safety and readiness.

Training Centre Operations at CAE is committed to empowering pilots, aircrew, and mission-critical teams to excel in the moments that matter most. Behind the scenes, instructors play a vital role in equipping these teams with the essential skills and readiness for every moment, milestone, and mission. This role offers a dynamic environment that values growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose, ensuring contributions create a lasting impact on the future of aviation safety worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

The FWSAR Aircrew Instructor will be responsible for a comprehensive range of training and operational duties, including but not limited to:

• Working independently to respond effectively to a broad scope of customer requirements and achieve team goals.
• Delivering engaging and effective academic presentations to trainees.
• Conducting specialized Servicing and Elementary Work training.
• Executing TACCO and Sensor Operator training programs, which encompass both academic/theory instruction and immersive synthetic environments such as advanced flight simulators and other ground-based training devices.
• Actively contributing to the development and enhancement of courseware and teaching aids.
• Ensuring all training programs consistently align with specified training objectives and teaching points as outlined in the applicable Training Plan and Quality Standard.
• Assessing, thoroughly documenting, and promptly reporting student progress, identifying any issues or deficiencies pertinent to course delivery.
• Providing expert oral and written ACSO (Air Combat Systems Officer) and AESOP (Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator) Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to the program and Training Centre team as required.
• Compiling comprehensive student training progress and course debrief reports.
• Undertaking occasional travel in support of CAE projects, which may include overtime as required.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Eligibility to work in Canada, demonstrated by Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid Work Permit.
• The proven ability to obtain and maintain both a Controlled Goods Clearance and a Government of Canada Level II security clearance.
• Significant experience as a military ACSO, AESOP, or Air Navigator.
• Documented experience as a Search & Rescue (SAR) crewmember, regardless of aircraft type.
• Prior experience as an Ab-Initio or Operational Training Unit (OTU) Instructor.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, essential for effective instruction and teamwork.
• Physical capability to work comfortably and safely in confined spaces, particularly within flight training devices and simulators.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Formal training in instructional delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with Quality Standards, Training Plans, and various training media utilized to ensure Teaching Points are met according to Training Standards.
• Experience in authoring and amending multi-media instructional courseware.
• Verbal French language skills suitable for conducting instruction in French.
• Direct experience with the Airbus C295 aircraft.

CAE Offers

CAE is committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment. Employees enjoy:

• An environment where initiatives are recognized and valued.
• The opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• The possibility of occasional remote work.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• An attractive package of employee benefits.

About CAE

At CAE, we are innovators in equipping people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a leading technology company, CAE digitalizes the physical world, deploying advanced software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, CAE empowers pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defense and security forces to perform at their best every day, especially when the stakes are highest.

With a global presence, CAE operates with more than 13,000 employees across approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. With over 75 years of industry firsts, CAE is renowned for the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators and cutting-edge training programs powered by digital technologies. CAE embeds sustainability into every aspect of its operations, ensuring customers are ready for the moments that matter, today and tomorrow.

For more information, please refer to the latest Global Annual Activity and Sustainability Report.

Follow CAE on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those whose background and experience align with the requirements of this role will be contacted for further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws. CAE encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to submit their application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability should contact the recruitment team for assistance.