MQ-9B Instructor Pilot

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CAE Full time

Job Title: Instructor - Canadian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Operational Training Unit (OTU)

About CAE

CAE is a world-class company and industry leader in the field of simulation training and critical operations support solutions. With over 75 years of industry firsts, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Instructor to join our Canadian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Operational Training Unit (OTU) team in Ottawa. As an Instructor, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality training to Royal Canadian Air Force aircrew, utilizing our state-of-the-art simulation training facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver the joint Pilot and Sensor Operator (SO) MQ-9B course, incorporating theory, synthetic, and live phases.
  • Provide Pilot subject matter expertise (SME) support to the Mission Intelligence Coordinator (MIC) course.
  • Provide oral and written SME to other members of the CAE Mission Crew cadre.
  • Ensure delivered training is consistent with training objectives and teaching points in the training plan, per applicable training standards.
  • Deliver synthetic training using complex simulators and scenario generation systems.
  • Compile student sortie progress and course debrief reports.
  • Report instructional issues and deficiencies relative to the course delivery.
  • Work autonomously to tackle a broad scope of requirements for aircrew students and customer representatives.
  • Effectively deliver oral presentations to aircrew students, customers, and CAE management.
  • Work independently towards a team goal.
  • Contribute to the development of courseware and teaching aids.
  • Liaise and contribute to student course scheduling.
  • Perform occasional travel in support of the project.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience with writing and amending multi-media instructional courseware.
  • Familiar with quality standards, training plans, and training media used to ensure teaching points are met per Training Standards.
  • Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or on a valid Work Permit.
  • Capable of obtaining and maintaining both Controlled Goods and a Government of Canada NATO SECRET security clearance.
  • Physically able to perform all instructional tasks in a live and synthetic setting.
  • Previous experience as a Pilot Instructor on an MQ series platform.
  • Formal training in Instructional Techniques.
  • Manned aircraft Instrument rating.
  • Launch and Recovery experience.
  • Close Air Support experience.
  • Kinetic effects delivery experience.
  • Maritime Domain experience. Link-16 experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to Signals intelligence.
  • Exposure to Automatic Identification System (AIS).
  • Experience as a Standard Unit or Central Flying School member.
  • >300 formal instructional hours.
  • Non-RPAS military aviation experience.

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and innovative work environment.
  • A stimulating career path and internal mobility.
  • International relocation packages for eligible employees.
  • Attractive benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Defined benefits retirement plan.
  • Stocks purchased plan.
  • Flexible vacations.
  • Competitive maternity and parental leave policies.
  • And more.

CAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.



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