RPAS Maintenance Instructor

About This Role

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 in support of 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 candidate will deliver high‑quality maintenance training on the MQ‑9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft to members of the RCAF at the Air Maintenance Detachment East, (AMDet(E)), in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

• Deliver high‑quality, hands‑on and classroom instruction on the MQ‑9B Sky Guardian RPAS to Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) personnel consistent with training objectives and teaching points in the approved training plan(s), per applicable training standards.
• Assist in the creation, review, and continuous improvement of instructional content, lesson plans, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and training developers to ensure course content aligns with operational requirements and technical standards.
• Evaluate trainee performance through practical and theoretical assessments, providing constructive feedback and support for improvement.
• Stay current with MQ‑9B system updates, aviation technologies, and instructional best practices to ensure training remains relevant and effective.
• Adhere to all applicable technical, safety, and instructional standards, including CAE and RCAF policies and procedures.
• Create an engaging and supportive atmosphere that encourages learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and administrative tasks related to training delivery at the Air Maintenance Detachment East (AMDet(E)) in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

• 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.
• 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.
• Proven experience as a team player.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.
• Physically able to perform all instructional tasks in a live and synthetic setting.

• Formal instructional techniques training.
• UAV experience is an asset.
• Turboprop maintenance experience is an asset.

• Working environment of 2024 Canada’s top 100 employers.
• A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow.
• A stimulating career path and internal mobility.
• Attractive benefits, including but not limited to:
• Defined benefits retirement plan.
• Stocks purchased plan.
• Flexible vacations.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.
• All tooling, equipment, and clothing required for the position.
• Competitive maternity and parental leave policies.
• And more.

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