Military Training Expert - Defense and Security

About This Role

The chosen candidate will be responsible for providing military aerospace technical, aviation, and operational expertise to evaluate standalone and networked aerospace devices, as well as the interaction of groups of devices and systems included in a Training Systems Integration (TSI) program.

To meet all the TSI and Verification & Validation (V&V) needs of military programs, the candidate requires considerable experience as military aircrew, with a clear indication of expertise in various areas, aerospace systems specialists, and/or instructor.

The role we are offering you:

Carry out verification and validation for synthetic training devices:       

• Prepare, plan, and execute V&V testing activities.
• Create and maintain Training & Mission Test Procedures and associated scenarios and lesson plans.
• Provide support to engineering (SW and HW) during all project phases by sharing his specific expertise.
• Test simulators to ensure the design, customer, training, and regulatory requirements have been adequately met within budget and schedule constraints.
• Support customer acceptance and device qualification by the respective governmental authorities.
• Work with Marketing to provide input to potential customers (as required) and assist with estimates for Bids and Proposals.
• Identify and actively participate in the resolution of defects as early as possible during the project execution.
• Report test results and provide recommendations to project team to assess project risks.
• Participate proactively in V&V continuous improvement.

The individual must have extensive experience as a Rotary Wing Military Aircrew.

Preference will be given to those with experience with:

• Complex military mission and systems
• Tactical aircraft systems (Radar, EO, EW/ESM)
• Flight instruction
• Maritime Patrol
• Tactical/Combat experience

Strong technical background, prior exposure to simulation, experience with training needs analysis, crew training experience, Test & Evaluation experience, knowledge of armament, simulator qualification requirements, and associated aircrew training/testing/checking credits are desirable and will be used to assess the most suitable candidate.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage own tasks independently.
• Team player with persuasive communication and interpersonal skills and a high sense of integrity and professionalism are needed.
• Computer literate and autonomous.
• Availability to travel to various locations for on-site work.
• The individual does not require a valid aircrew medical.
• Bilingualism in both French and English is desirable.

CAE offers: 

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Flextime & California Fridays all year
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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.