CH-47F Instructor Pilot (IP) – Advanced Rotorcraft Training
Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama
The Organization: CAE Defense & Security
CAE is the worldwide partner of choice in defense, security, and civil aviation, dedicated to revolutionizing customer training and critical operations through digitally immersive solutions. The organization’s vision is centered on elevating safety, efficiency, and readiness globally.
The CAE Defense & Security business unit focuses specifically on helping military customers develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
The company culture is built upon core values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE. CAE strives to make a difference in the world while enabling team members to succeed through delivery, initiative, and decisive action.
Role Summary: CH-47F Instructor Pilot
CAE is seeking a highly qualified and experienced CH-47F Instructor Pilot to deliver advanced flight instruction to student pilots, including both US Army and multinational contingents, at the Fort Rucker, Alabama training facility. The Instructor Pilot is responsible for conducting comprehensive training in strict accordance with the standards outlined in the Army Aircrew Training Manual.
This critical role requires prior Instructor Pilot experience at the company level or above. Training shifts are conducted both day and night, with scheduled operations commencing as early as 5:00 AM and concluding after midnight.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Instructor Pilot provides expert instruction across all phases of training, ensuring students achieve proficiency in complex CH-47F operations. Essential duties include:
Delivering advanced flight instruction in complex tasks, advanced navigation, terrain flight techniques, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and instrument training.
Conducting instruction across various phases, which may include basic combat skills, instrument flight, and night vision goggle (NVG) operations.
Providing classroom academic instruction, simulator training, and in-flight performance evaluations.
Executing pre-mission planning, comprehensive mission briefings, rehearsals, and post-flight After Action Reviews (AARs).
Conducting end-of-stage check rides to evaluate student readiness.
Accurately documenting student performance in official flight training records.
Managing and participating in multi-ship flight operations.
Required Qualifications and Education
The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
Possess prior Instructor Pilot (IP) experience at the company level or above.
Must maintain a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Second-Class Medical Certificate for the duration of the contract, or if a member of the National Guard or Reserves, an Army Class 2 Flight Duty Medical Exam (FDME).
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position.
Must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Professional Competencies
Language Skills: Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex aviation terminology, technical documents, and diagrams.
Mathematical Skills: Must be able to accurately calculate figures, amounts, and percentages, and interpret complex data presented in graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Demonstrates the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. The capacity to interpret student requirements and attitudes through verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is essential.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The role requires work in an office environment, a manufacturing facility, and within flight training devices/aircraft. The incumbent must be prepared for the following demands:
Availability for overtime and irregular shifts, including working on and off-shifts as required.
The ability to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders into simulator or aircraft cockpits.
The capacity to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or underneath training devices.
Must be able to detect odors, hear noises, or other sounds indicative of problems or flaws in the surrounding environment.
Must be able to distinguish colors.
Domestic travel may be required.
Employee Value Proposition
CAE offers a supportive and rewarding career path, including:
A comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to promote work-life balance.
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and safe.
Professional development opportunities, recognition, and clear pathways for career advancement.