CAE USA INC | Instructor

Flight Instructor I

Company: CAE

Location: [Insert Location Here]

Job Summary

CAE seeks a Flight Instructor I responsible for delivering high-quality flight, simulator, and ground instruction in accordance with CAE Oxford Aviation Academy training standards, safety standards, and applicable aviation authority regulations. This role ensures students meet course standards, training requirements, and learning objectives while promoting professionalism, safety, and disciplined airmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver flight, simulator, and ground instruction in compliance with training, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor, plan, and guide students to ensure satisfactory progress and proactively address delays or performance concerns.
• Promote safe behavior at all times and ensure students fully understand and follow SMS (Safety Management System) requirements.
• Complete all student and flight-related administrative tasks, records, and exam planning accurately and on time.
• Serve as a professional role model demonstrating disciplined and safe behavior.
• Monitor aircraft status and cleanliness and report discrepancies.
• Attend administrative, standardization, and instructor development meetings and in-service training.
• Participate in open days and trade shows when assigned.
• Identify and initiate improvements to enhance instructional quality, safety, and training standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of related experience.
• Current Commercial Pilot License.
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and CFII.
• Second Class Medical with commercial privileges.
• No aircraft accident or aviation violation convictions.
• 100 hours of dual given.
• 250 hours of PIC.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly structured environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or college degree.
• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) rating.
• Fluency in Japanese.
• Additional instructor qualifications.
• Previous experience as a trainer or teacher.
• Experience teaching foreign-language students.
• Team-oriented and results-driven mindset.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Constantly moves in different positions, including tight and confined spaces.
• Occasionally remains stationary (standing or sitting).
• Occasionally moves about to accomplish tasks or relocate.
• Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly repeats motions involving wrists, hands, and fingers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP plans
• 401(k) and employee stock purchase programs with CAE match
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and caregiver support
• Voluntary legal coverage, long-term care, dependent life insurance, pet insurance, and FSA programs
• Additional programs supporting healthy work-life balance and personal and professional well-being

About CAE

At CAE, the mission is to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, CAE has driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, CAE empowers customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and individual growth fuels shared success.

Position Type: Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact CAE.