RPAS Chief Instructor, Maintenance

About This Role

One CAE. Infinite Possibilities. 

Shaping a better future, led by technology, together. 

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Passionate about instructional delivery? Looking for a work environment where you can influence the next generation of Royal Canadian Air Force maintenance technicians and collaborate with other aircraft experts? Want to join a worldclass company and industry leader and be proud to contribute to our projects and mission? Come join our team and share your passion with us! The RPAS Chief Instructor Maintenance will manage and coordinate all aspects of the RPAS Maintainer training support, including classroom instruction, support to Steady-State RPAS courseware refinement, Maintenance Trainer (MT) and Weapons Load Trainer (WLT) custodianship, and management of all other RPAS Maintenance Instructors on site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, develop, and overall management of a team of RPAS Maintenance Instructors (RPAS Maintainer and ATIS) that must deliver against the standards and requirements of the RPAS training syllabus.
• Ensure that instructors are aligned on all matters related to standards of instruction, teaching methodologies, and handling of, and reporting on, RPAS students.
• Ensure that training delivered is consistent with training objectives and teaching points in the approved training plan(s), per applicable training standards.
• Reporting student progress, issues, and deficiencies relative to the course delivery.
• Create work schedules, plan, and coordinate daily activities and work assignments along with future projects to ensure that an adequate roster is available at all times to cover the contracted Training Availability Windows.
• Provide Training SME feedback and input into CAE’s Training Device development.
• Act as primary RPAS Maintainer SME whilst supporting Training-related IPTs and Working Groups.
• Perform occasional travel in support of the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Qualified Maintenance Instructor or Canadian Armed Forces Instructor Course, or equivalent. 
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• In depth knowledge of CF Maintenance Activity Authorizations and Standards C-05-005P03/AM-001. 
• Familiar with quality standards, training plans, and training media used to ensure teaching points are met per Training Standards. 
• Previous experience in Training/Operations/Maintenance of aircraft platforms. 

CAE offers you

• Working environment of 2023 Canada’s top 100 employers
• A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow
• A stimulating career path and internal mobility
• Attractive benefits, including but not limited to:  
• Defined benefits retirement plan
• Stocks purchased plan
• Flexible vacations
• Competitive maternity and parental leave policies; 
• And more

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.