About This Role
Are you a military pilot seeking a 2nd career or post-retirement career opportunity? Are you seeking an opportunity to continue enjoying the camaraderie of the Air Force while training the next generation of military pilots in Canada to be operationally prepared? To be home for holidays and the moments that matter? Come join our team and share your passion with us!
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 CT156 Harvard and perform instructional in-flight missions with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) students/instructors, including pre and post mission brief and evaluate mission performance and readiness to progress through prescribed learning path as defined by the RCAF.
Contracted by the RCAF, CAE Qualified Flight Instructor Pilots will provide inflight instruction on the CT156 aircraft.
CQFIs will become qualified to instruct students on Clearhood, Instrument, Navigation, Formation and Composite missions as depicted in the appropriate ITP and as applicable to the CQFI’s assigned duties. CQFIs may also be required to work in Flying Instructors School, to conduct staff development, and/or conduct QFI training based on demonstrated performance. Each CQFI must maintain RCAF currency and proficiency requirements.
Perform instructional in-flight missions with RCAF students/instructors, including pre and post mission brief and evaluate mission performance and readiness to progress through prescribed learning path as defined by the RCAF.
Must have previous experience as a qualified military pilot and must successfully complete RCAF-furnished conversion and flight instructor training on the CT156;
Must successfully pass initial and/or regular assessments as required, administered and performed by appointed RCAF personnel of CQFIs on conversion syllabus PCs, FIC PCs, APC, IRT, rear seat proficiency checks and QFI Category check-flights.
CQFI candidates must meet the following requirements:
Desired Qualifications/Experience:
The following are preferred qualifications for CQFIs:
Candidate must successfully pass a security evaluation per the requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate of Canada and to CAE being able to obtain all necessary re-transfer authorization in compliance with US ITAR regulations.
Position Type: Regular
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," 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.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.