CAE USA INC | Instructor

Position Overview

CAE is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as a KC-135 Aircraft Systems/Operational Procedures Instructor. This role involves providing expert instruction within aircraft, classroom, and simulator environments. The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop curriculum, review courseware, and perform administrative duties to ensure operational excellence and mission readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert KC-135 pilot procedures instruction in classroom, simulator, and aircraft platforms.
• Deliver Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT) and Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for curriculum development, lesson reviews, and the continuous improvement of training policies.
• Conduct ground training, including student diagnosis and remediation.
• Manage administrative tasks, including scheduling, record keeping, student progress monitoring, counseling, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain proficiency in the operation of essential KC-135 Aircrew Training Devices, instrument procedures, take-offs, landings, and emergency protocols.
• Adhere to all company security, data protection, and handling policies regarding government and proprietary information.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of eight years of total flying experience, including five years of military experience.
• At least two years of experience as a KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and in training management.
• Recent experience as a KC-135 Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot.
• Completion of a formal USAF Instructor training course.
• Strong facilitation and data analysis skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Skills and Physical Requirements

• Technical Abilities: Ability to interpret complex documentation, generate professional proposals, calculate financial and statistical figures, and draw logical conclusions from data.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for up to six hours daily; walk, climb ladders into cockpits/simulators; stoop, bend, and crawl; and possess the auditory/olfactory ability to detect mechanical flaws.
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work various shifts, weekends, and overtime as required; position includes potential for domestic and international travel.
• Work Environment: Occasional exposure to extreme heat, loud noises, airborne particles, and high-pressure hydraulic mechanical parts.

Company Values and Benefits

CAE offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support work-life balance. Employees join a culture that values innovation, integrity, and empowerment, providing clear pathways for professional development and advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment 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.