RPAS Chief Maintenance Instructor

** All for equipping teams to excel.
** Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. As part of this team, you’ll develop and provide training, continually enhance program quality, and ensure seamless operations and service excellence, empowering pilots, aircrew, and mission-critical teams to excel when it matters most. Behind the scenes, you play a vital role in equipping them with the skills and readiness they need to succeed—through every moment, milestone, and mission.

With a team that values growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose, CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to training create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructor to join CAE and lead a team of maintenance instructors for the MQ-9B Sky Guardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) program. This program is the first of its kind delivered to the RCAF and offers a unique opportunity for you to bring your expertise and dedication to work on this groundbreaking aviation system.

The successful MQ-9B RPAS Chief Maintenance Instructor will manage and coordinate all aspects of the RPAS Maintainer training support, including classroom instruction, support to Steady-State RPAS courseware refinement, Maintenance Trainer (MT) and Weapons Load Trainer (WLT) custodianship, and management of all other RPAS Maintenance Instructors at the Air Maintenance Detachment East, (AMDet(E)), in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
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* Key responsibilities:

** Lead, recruit, develop, and overall management of a team of RPAS Maintenance Instructors (RPAS Maintainer and AWS) that must deliver against the standards and requirements of the MQ-9B RPAS training syllabus.
* Perform occasional travel in support of the project.
* Transport Canada approved Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance or Avionics Maintenance Diploma or Canadian Forces Aviation (AVN) Technician or Avionics (AVS) Technician Qualification.
* Possession of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License with an M1, M2 or E rating or be a Canadian Forces Journeyman Aviation (AVN) Technician or Avionics (AVS) Technician.
* Qualified Maintenance Instructor or Canadian Armed Forces Instructor Course, or equivalent.
* Familiar with quality standards, training plans, and training media used to ensure teaching points are met per Training Standards
* Possess a valid driver’s license.
* Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit.
* Capable of obtaining and maintaining both Controlled Goods Clearance and a NATO secret security clearance.
* In depth knowledge of CF Maintenance Activity Authorizations and Standards

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Other duties as assigned.
** Mandatory qualifications:
** At least 2 years of aircraft maintenance instructional experience (preferably within the RCAF).At least 5 years of first- and second-line aircraft maintenance related experience.

Experience with writing and amending multi-media instructional courseware.

Proven experience as a team player.

Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Physically able to perform all instructional tasks in a live and synthetic setting.
** Desirable

Skills and Experience:

** UAV experience is an asset

Turboprop maintenance experience is an asset
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* We offer you:

** Attractive benefits, including but not limited to:
Defined benefits retirement plan Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.

Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.
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