Training Standards Lead - Civil Instructors

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide mentoring, performance oversight, and professional guidance for Instructors, Examiners, Tutors, Mentors, and Coaches.
• Coordinate, analyze, and follow up on audits and performance reviews to ensure instructional consistency, regulatory compliance, and training quality.
• Champion global training standards by translating enterprise initiatives into local actions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and implement global standards procedures at the local level to ensure consistent application across operations.
• Observe and assess instructor pilot performance using established tools (e.g., IPPM and/or DOI); analyze results and provide recommendations to global standards teams.
• Deliver instructor training sessions in both virtual and in‑person formats and support the development and maintenance of instructor training courseware and materials.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to support local instructors and ensure alignment with global standardization policies, including delivery of foundational Civil Global IDT.
• Coordinate governance activities and maintain regular communication with local stakeholders, including Local Training Standards Specialists, Lead Instructors, Heads of Training, Training Managers, and Center Leaders.
• Support multiple training centers as required, including remote leadership and cross‑site collaboration.

• Hold or have held an ICAO ATPL or CPL license.
• As required by supported Training Centers and NAA regulations, hold or have held one of the following:
• FAA instructor certificate, or
• Part‑FCL instructor certificate issued by an EASA member state, or
• Equivalent 900(c) qualification relevant to the applicable ATO training domain.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience delivering or managing instructor training within an ATO and/or AOC environment.
• Extensive experience training multi‑pilot aircraft (MPA) pilots for professional licenses and/or associated ratings or certificates, including Multi‑Crew Cooperation (MCC) and/or CRM.
• Working knowledge of applicable aviation regulations (e.g., EASA Part‑FCL/ORA and/or FAA CFR Parts 61, 121,135, and 142, as appropriate).
• Demonstrated ability to act as an effective liaison between local instructor teams and global standards leadership.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple training centers, including remote environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to model expected behaviors and standards.

• Experience across multiple aviation training domains (e.g., BAT, CAT, FTO).
• Experience supporting multiple business units within a global or matrixed training organization.
• Prior involvement in global standardization initiatives or enterprise‑wide training programs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP plans. 401(k) and employee stock purchase programs with CAE match.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and parental leave.
• Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability, and caregiver support.
• Optional benefits including legal coverage, dependent life insurance, pet insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Programs supporting employee well‑being and work‑life balance.

• Occasionally climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
• Moving through tight or confined spaces as needed.
• Remaining stationary (sitting or standing) for extended periods.
• Occasionally lifting or adjusting items up to 50 lbs.

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