Instructor Pilot – G120TP – Flying Training; BFT

Position: Instructor Pilot – G120TP – Basic Flying Training (BFT) - Future Opportunities!
Location: Moose Jaw

About This Role

All for preparing pilots for critical missions. Lead the way and inspire future generations as you step into a role where your expertise strengthens safety and security. In Defense & Security, our instructor pilots at CAE prepare military aviators to tackle the most critical missions with confidence and readiness. Here, you’ll use your experience to train new recruits to perform at their best when the stakes are at their highest.

Join a team driven by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to empowering defence forces around the world.

By joining our team of military trained instructor pilots, you will be helping to create a dynamic and exciting environment for students learning to fly and operate the G120TP
trainer.

During the build-up to commencement of training, the BFT Instructor Pilot will be closely involved in leading a team of BFT CQFIs in the design and development of the pilot training system for the future of the RCAF. This will entail:

Undertaking aircraft type conversion training;

Supporting the design and development of courseware, including classroom-based, synthetic training device-based and live flying training sequences;

Supporting acceptance testing of courseware, synthetic training devices and aircraft;

Supporting the establishment of an integrated training centre through the development of policy and procedure documents; and

Supporting the integration and testing of various Information Management systems (e.g. Learning).

Testing of the synthetic training devices’ lesson plans and G120TP
air lesson plans (ALPs)

BFT Instructor Pilot Roles and Responsibilities:

Once steady state training has commenced, the BFT Instructor Pilot will be responsible to maintain an instructional category as a CQFI, including the following tasks:

Deliver training in the classroom, on synthetic training devices, and in our G120TP
aircraft;

Maintain flying proficiency, category and currency in accordance with applicable orders (B-GA-100, RCAF FOM, 2 CFFTS Orders and CQFI SOW);

Execute instructional sorties in accordance with RCAF instructional doctrine;

Be able to execute all missions in the BFT syllabus, including cross country and/or out and back missions;

Assist the flight commander in monitoring instructor continuity of assigned students as required;

Prepare and conduct presentations/briefings on instructional topics to include A Category ground school as applicable;

Follow CAF Flight Safety program and protocols in accordance with A-GA-135-001/AA-001 – Flight Safety for the Canadian Armed Forces manual;

Support the customer in writing, maintaining and reviewing procedures, manuals and other documents as required;

Support OA and TA organizations both internally and externally as a subject matter expert;

Participate in routine, periodic reviews of courseware and procedures;

Contribute to the ongoing improvement and maintenance of courseware; and

May be assigned to perform Maintenance Test Pilot duties as required.

All CQFIs must be qualified to instruct students on Clearhood, Instrument, Navigation, Formation and Composite missions as depicted in the appropriate training program and as applicable to the CQFI’s assigned duties. CQFIs may also be required to work in Standards, to conduct staff development, and/or conduct QFI training based on demonstrated performance.

BFT Instructor Pilot Currency Requirements:

As the Instructor Pilot, you are responsible for you and your team’s maintenance of RCAF currency and proficiency requirements including, but not limited to:

Aeromedical Training IAW CADO 5-301;

Spatial Disorientation Training;

Centrifuge Training;

Escape Systems/Ground Egress Training;

ALSE Training;

Sea Survival Training;

Air Operations Survival – Land;

Servicing Training for Cross-Country flights;

Certification with St John’s Ambulance in first aid training including CPR and AED; andFire prevention and fire extinguisher training every four years.

BFT Instructor Pilot Candidate Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

For candidates with NO prior military experience:

A minimum of 500 hours of flying time in a single pilot, high performance aeroplane, andHold a Transport Canada (TC)…