Instructor Pilot - US

CAE is seeking Instructor Pilots in Las Vegas, US, particularly Gulfstream rated or experienced pilots looking to transition from cockpit to classroom. This role involves delivering flight training in simulators and ground school, adhering to regulatory standards and CAE curriculum. Instructors act as subject matter experts, guiding clients through training, with an expectation to qualify as a Training Center Evaluator (TCE) and customer contract check airman after 1.5+ years.

Must Have

• Deliver flight training in a flight simulator and ground school.
• Conduct pre and post flight simulator briefings.
• Complete training records and recommend remedial training.
• Act as a subject matter expert.
• High School diploma or state issued equivalent.
• 2-5 years of related job-relevant experience.
• Authorized to live/work in the United States.
• Basic computer proficiency, Microsoft Office, and other internet-based programs.
• Ability to participate in CAE’s DOT Anti-Drug & Alcohol testing program.
• Hold or has held a professional pilots’ license.
• Ability to sit in a confined space for 4-6 hours.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Ability to sit, stoop, climb, twist, and turn.
• Professional character with ability to create a welcoming and successful learning environment.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels.
• Commitment to providing continuous “red carpet” customer service.
• Capability to tailor training sessions to diverse customer base.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to maintain accurate and timely records.

Good to Have

• Associate degree or college degree.
• Previous experience teaching or training.
• Existing instructor qualification or type rating.
• FAR Part 135 experience.
• 3,000 hours of total flight time.
• Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• Minimum one unrestricted PIC type rating.
• TCE qualified on G650 or an existing TCE on another platform (for internal candidates).

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive training program.
• Competitive base salary and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid Sick Leave and Vacation.
• Paid Holidays (off between Dec 25 and January 1).
• Relocation assistance (if local candidates are not found).

About This Role

Are you a Gulfstream rated or experienced pilot operating in or living near Las Vegas? If you're looking to get out of the cockpit and into the classroom, hit that apply button today!

Responsible for the delivery of flight training in a flight simulator and ground school in accordance with the appropriate regulatory agency, CAE approved curriculum, and customer requirements. Act as subject matter expert (SME) ready to lead client(s) through their training. After 1.5+ years, per business needs, designated Instructors are expected to qualify as a Training Center Evaluator (TCE) and customer contract check airman.

• Provides simulator/flight or classroom instruction on one or more aircraft types as assigned for the issue of licenses, type ratings, internal training, certificates, and pilot qualifications.
• Responsible for conducting pre and post flight simulator briefings in a thorough, professional manner in accordance with CAE standards
• Other required administrative duties (completes training records, recommends remedial training when necessary, track his/her own instructional qualifications and activity, etc.)
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in creation of curricula and courseware when required

Education / Skills / Background

• Associate degree or college degree preferred; High School diploma or state issued equivalent required
• 2-5 years of related job-relevant experience
• Previous experience teaching or training of others preferred.
• Proven experience demonstrating a customer service orientation of work assignments.
• Must be authorized to live/work in the United States
• Basic computer proficiency, Microsoft Office, and other internet-based programs
• Must be able to participate in CAE’s DOT Anti-Drug & Alcohol testing program
• Holds an existing instructor qualification or type rating preferred
• Hold or has held a professional pilots’ license
• Preferred: FAR Part 135 experience, 3,000 hours of total flight time
• Preferred: Possess an unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and a minimum of one unrestricted PIC type rating preferred

For Internal Candidates:

Ideal internal candidates are currently in good standing and TCE qualified on the G650 or an existing TCE on another platform. CAE IPs with interest should apply for further consideration and discussion.

*Training for these roles will include international travel and extended stays.

*Relocation assistance will be provided in the event local candidates are not found.

Physical Requirements of this role include:

• The physical dexterity required in performing tasks that require hand / eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Ability to sit in a confined space for 4-6 hours at a time with limited breaks
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (as many as 10 hours) with limited breaks
• Ability to sit, stoop, climb and twist and turn

What to expect:

CAE offers a comprehensive training program to help transform your knowledge and skills as a pilot into a world-class Instructor and subject matter expert ready to lead clients through their training.

The ideal candidate should also possess:

• A “true” professional character with the ability to create a welcoming and successful learning environment
• The proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels, both spoken and written
• Commitment to the customer - providing continuous “red carpet” customer service
• The capability to tailor training sessions to the needs of a diverse customer base
• A keen eye for detail – must be able and willing to maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with CAE policy and FAA requirements