About The Position
CAE is hiring an Instructor Pilot to deliver high-quality flight simulator and ground training for assigned aircraft types in accordance with regulatory requirements, CAE-approved curricula, and customer expectations. The role includes simulator sessions, pre- and post-flight briefings, and serving as a subject matter expert who guides clients through their training programs. The instructor helps cultivate pilot confidence and technical mastery while maintaining CAE’s standards and a welcoming learning environment. The role also involves completing training records, recommending remedial training when appropriate, tracking instructional qualifications and activity, and contributing to curriculum and courseware development when required. After approximately 1.5 years or more, subject to business needs, the instructor may qualify as a Training Center Evaluator and customer contract check airman. The position includes physical demands such as prolonged standing or sitting, occasional movement and work in confined spaces, frequent climbing, and lifting or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds.
Requirements
- Hold, or meet the qualifications to receive, an unrestricted ATP certificate and at least one unrestricted PIC Type Rating.
- Have experience flying single-pilot, Part 135, or business aircraft.
- Have a strong passion for teaching and effective communication skills.
- Have basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
- Participate in CAE’s DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program.
- Be authorized to live and work in the United States.
- Be able to meet all physical requirements of the role, including frequent climbing, prolonged standing or sitting, occasional work in confined spaces and movement, and lifting or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to deliver tailored instruction to diverse learners.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality training delivery.
- Previous experience developing or contributing to training curricula or courseware.
Responsibilities
- Deliver flight simulator and ground school instruction for assigned aircraft types, supporting type ratings, certificates, internal training, and pilot qualifications.
- Conduct professional pre- and post-flight simulator briefings in alignment with CAE standards.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and lead clients through their training programs.
- Complete training records, recommend remedial training when needed, and track instructional qualifications and activity.
- Support the development of curricula and courseware as a subject matter expert when required.
- After approximately 1.5 years or more, subject to business needs, qualify as a Training Center Evaluator and customer contract check airman.
- Maintain professionalism and create a welcoming, successful learning environment.
- Communicate effectively across all levels and tailor training methods to a diverse customer base.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation aligned with CAE and FAA requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible vacation policy and schedule.
- Paid holidays, with employees off between December 25 and January 1.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative training environments.
- Freedom to provide customized training rather than follow a scripted program.
- Ability to remain active in the cockpit while staying close to home.
- Professional growth through collaboration with other pilots.
- Retention bonus, as referenced in the job title.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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