Supporting Crew Member

The SCM program at CAE trains and qualifies members to provide 'right seat support' for clients attending aviation courses. This on-call position in Montreal involves delivering simulator support to diverse clients, maintaining proficiency as a qualified crew member, and potentially assisting with simulator evaluation events. It offers an opportunity to pursue a passion for aviation without extensive travel.

Must Have

• Provide 'right seat support' in the simulator.
• Maintain proficiency as a qualified crew member.
• Meet all TSA requirements.
• Commit to training sessions.
• Provide a minimum of 35 events in a rolling 12-month period.
• Live within the Greater Montreal Area.
• Airplane Multi-Engine Land (MEL).
• Instrument rating airplane multi-engine land, with 50 hours of multi-engine and instrument experience.
• A minimum of 250 hours with written IATRA or 750 hours with SAMRON and SAMRA exams.

Good to Have

• A 'true' professional character with the ability to create a welcoming and successful learning environment.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across all mediums (spoken, written) and at all levels.
• Commitment to the customer - providing continuous 'red carpet' customer service.
• Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive training program.
• Opportunity to receive world-class training.
• Opportunity to earn and attend, at no cost, advanced programs and enrichment courses provided by CAE.
• Remain in the cockpit without the rigors of traveling and flying lifestyle.

About This Role

At CAE - We are all for shaping the future.

Are you looking to ELEVATE your career? Join our team at CAE and you’ll experience a new role where you can pursue your passion for aviation without the extensive travel or missing those important holidays and events!

The SCM program is designed to train and qualify program members to provide “right seat support” for our clients attending courses at our facilities.

We seek local candidates for our Montreal location for this on-call SCM position.

What to expect?

• CAE offers a comprehensive training program to help transform your knowledge and skills as a pilot and help clients through their training as a second in command.
• Responsible for delivering seat support in the simulator to a wide array of clients with varied experiences and objectives.
• This can range from TC or FAA 135 and 91 operations to EASA or any number of NAAs. While you may not hold a type rating in the aircraft, you are expected to maintain proficiency in your skill set as a qualified crew member. Your position may also include seat support for simulator evaluation events from CAE or any governing agency wishing to verify the status of our simulators.

What do we look for?

CAE seeks experienced pilots who thrive on providing a quality training experience, value CRM and enjoy working with a diverse team.

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 all mediums (spoken, written) and at all levels
• Commitment to the customer - providing continuous “red carpet” customer service

Job requirements include:

• Workdays of up to 11 or more hours (typically not more than 6 hours in the simulator at one time).
• Must provide 3 to 5 weeks or more of time to complete the initial training on the platform the SCM will be supporting.
• The workday of an SCM can be scheduled for any day of the week at any time of day, per the candidate’s availability.
• SCMs will need to meet all TSA requirements.
• SCMs must be able to commit to their training session if agreed upon previously.
• SCMs will be expected to provide a minimum of 35 events in a rolling 12-month period to stay current and receive recurrent training

Qualifications:

• Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot certificate (preferred)
• Airplane Multi-Engine Land (MEL)
• Instrument rating airplane multi-engine land, with 50 hours of multi-engine and instrument experience
• A minimum of 250 hours with written IATRA or a minimum of 750 hours with SAMRON and SAMRA exams
• Available for a minimum of 35 events in 12 months to stay current and receive recurrent training
• Must live within the Greater Montreal Area.
• Scheduling is at a minimum of 5 hours at a time and could be scheduled 24/7

Who are the candidates we seek?

Aspiring Aviation Students that meet the criteria above. This program has launched many aviation careers since its inception. Having the opportunity to receive world-class training from an industry leader can give you the edge you need for your future and build the professional foundation companies and airlines are seeking in today’s aviation environment.

AND

Experienced Pilots looking to leave the rigors of traveling, and flying lifestyle but do not wish to retire from their aviation career. This position as an SCM will allow you to remain in the cockpit, providing seat support for high-quality flight training to our clients.

In addition to receiving formal aircraft SIC simulator training for select aircraft types, the SCM will have the opportunity to earn and then attend, at no cost one of the many advanced programs and enrichment courses provided by CAE.

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Position Type On Call (Fixed Term)

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

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Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.