Pilot Instructor
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
About This Role
Who We Are:
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer :
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
Description
Provide KC-135 Aircraft Systems/operational procedures instruction in aircraft / classroom/ simulator and/or practical environments. Assist as Subject Matter Expert in development of curriculum for new type courses as required . May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications, safety, quality audits, FCIF, scheduling, and other duties as maybe assigned, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides KC-135 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft , classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.
Provides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).
Provides Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.
Assists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required .
Acts as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.
Provides suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.
Promotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.
Conducts ground training for other crew members to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.
Assists in project and development work as assigned.
Performs administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
Must be physically able to enter simulator, experience simulator motion and take cognizance of attendees’ safety when on board the simulator.
Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.
Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential KC-135 Aircrew Training Devices.
Aviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
Must acquire and maintain instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency .
Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Eight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have 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 required
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Qualifications
Ability to participate in periodic aircraft familiarization flights.
Must acquire and maintain proficiency in emergency procedures.
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work overtime as required .
Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required .
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Language Skills
Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.
Mathematical Skills
Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to…
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