CAE USA INC | Instructor

Air Refuelling Operator Instructor - KC-30A

Job Overview

The Air Refuelling Operator Instructor is responsible for the successful delivery of all training tasks, ensuring end-user training outcomes are met within time, cost, and quality constraints. This role reports to the KC-30A Lead Instructor.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and develop flight crew training events for customer air refuelling operators during ground and flight simulator training at local and remote sites.
• Conduct comprehensive briefings and debriefings to ensure customer air refuelling operators are aware of their expected and actual performance during training events.
• Evaluate and document customer air refuelling operator performance and progress during training sessions, ensuring timely record and report completion.
• Communicate with simulator maintenance technicians to report identified simulator problems or malfunctions.
• Complete required pre-training administrative activities to ensure training resources (classrooms, briefing rooms, simulators) are prepared and ready for training sessions.
• Complete all initial and recurrent training activities required to establish and maintain licensing, qualification, and instructor standardization as required by CAE and/or regulatory authorities.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong Air to Air Refuelling experience on KC-30A/MRTT, KC-135, KC-10, or KC-46.
• More than 1000 hours of experience as an Air Refuelling Operator.
• More than 100 hours of experience as an Instructor.
• Previous military AAR Boom, hose, and drogue experience.
• Hold qualifications and experience necessary to be authorized by the CO CFS or delegate as a competent simulator instructor to train Air Refuelling Operators.
• Possession of a Cert IV Training and Assessment qualification, or willingness to obtain one.

Location

RAAF Base Amberley, QLD. This is an on-site role.

Security Requirements

Eligibility to obtain a Defence Security Clearance is mandatory, as the Australian Department of Defence is a major client. Eligibility for a clearance requires Australian Citizenship.

About CAE

CAE is a global leader in simulation, training, and mission readiness, dedicated to making the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, CAE has driven innovation to support critical operations worldwide. The company empowers customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably through advanced technologies. CAE fosters a purpose-driven environment where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and individual growth fuels shared success.

Employment Details

Position Type: Regular