Training Development Lead – Pilatus PC 21 (Pilot) – FAcT

About This Role

Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights, and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors? Do you want to contribute and join CAE Defence & Security Canada on a once in a lifetime opportunity? Come share your passion and pride with us!  A competitive process is currently underway to find the next qualified supplier for FAcT.  SkyAlyne – a partnership between current RCAF pilot training providers CAE and KF Aerospace – has been selected as the preferred bidder in the competition for the contract, expected to be awarded this year. https://skyalyne.ca/future-aircrew-training-canada/

By joining our team, you will be helping to create a dynamic and exciting environment for Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) students learning on the Pilatus PC 21 aircraft. You will be part of a broad team of professionals focused on providing the RCAF with a modern, effective and efficient pilot training program. The Pilatus PC 21 training program will support RCAF pilot candidates moving forward on advanced fixed wing flight training as they continue their pursuit of obtaining their RCAF pilot wings.

At CAE, our teams are committed to staying innovative and on the leading edge. It is therefore essential to keep improving all the tools and software we have developed. That’s why we need your expertise and passion to complete our team!

The role we are offering you:

In this position you will be part of the FAcT Technical Integration Team and will require working in partnership with CAE’s Pilatus PC 21 Qualified Flight instructors (QFI) and leading the IPT (Integrated Product Team) and TDT (Training Development Team) on behalf of CAE.  As a key subject matter expert you will support the design of the Pilatus PC 21 training program. Additionally, in collaboration with the Courseware Instructional System Designer (ISD), you and your team will work with RCAF representatives to advise and review the module outlines, storyboards and courseware production for technical content and alignment with the Training Plan. Finally, this position may require that you support other program needs such as Flight Training Operations design, Ground Based Training Systems design and training device design. Depending on your location, this position may be performed remotely within Canada with travel requirements to locations such as Ottawa, Montreal and Moose Jaw.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Undertaking aircraft type familiarization training;
• Fulfilling subject matter expert roles in support of the Training Program design;
• Attending meetings and working with contractor and RCAF representatives;
• Supporting the design and development of courseware, including classroom-based, synthetic training device-based and live flying training sequences;
• Supporting acceptance testing of courseware and synthetic training devices;
• Supporting the establishment of an integrated training center through the development of policy and procedure documents;
• Analyzing and reporting on training needs and risks;
• Aligning training program and courseware design with training device, training center and flight operation capabilities;
• Support Validation and Verification (V&V) efforts; and
• Identify when customer expectations reach beyond contracted scope.

Our ideal candidate has:

• •    10+ years Flying experience or pilot training program design and training delivery experience;

For candidates with NO prior flying military experience:

• o    Contracted Flying Training & Support (CFTS) instructor with 500+hrs or accredited aviation college instructor with 500+hrs of instruction;
• o    Hold, or have held, a Transport Canada (TC), Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) or European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Commercial Pilot’s license;
• o    Hold, or have held, a TC, FAA, EASA or RCAF instructor rating;

For candidates WITH prior military flying experience:

• Demonstrated military flying experience.

Desired Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Pilatus PC 21 experience
• Level I security clearance
• Experience in RCAF pilot instruction
• Providing or receiving aviation training with the use of synthetic training devices and multimedia
• Analytical mindset
• Problem solving
• Technical aptitude
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership
• Change management
• Curriculum design and/or management experience
• Learning Science and/or Instructional design experience
• Bilingual

Candidate must be able to obtain a Level I security clearance, successfully pass a security evaluation per the requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate of Canada and to CAE and be able to obtain all necessary re-transfer authorization in compliance with US ITAR regulations.
 

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.