MQ-9B Mission Intelligence Coordinator Instructor

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 aircrew and collaborate with other aircrew 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! We need you to complete our team as part of the Canadian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Operational Training Unit (OTU) instructor cadre in Ottawa. This is a full-time position. The target timeframe for interviewing candidates is Fall 2024 with a start date early 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivery of the Mission Intelligence Coordinator (MIC) MQ-9B course incorporating theory, synthetic and live phases.
• Provide MIC subject matter expertise (SME) support to the joint Pilot and Sensor Operator (SO) MQ-9B course.
• Provide oral and written SME to other members of the CAE Mission Crew cadre.
• Ensure delivered training is consistent with training objectives and teaching points in the training plan, per applicable training standards.
• Delivery of synthetic training using complex simulators and scenario generation systems.
• Compiling student sortie progress, and course debrief reports.
• Reporting instructional issues and deficiencies relative to the course delivery.
• Work autonomously to tackle a broad scope of requirements for Mission Crew student and customer representatives.
• Effectively deliver oral presentations to Mission Crew students, customers representatives and CAE management.
• Work independently towards a team goal.
• Contribute to development of courseware and teaching aids.
• Liaise and contribute to student course scheduling.
• Perform occasional travel in support of the project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 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. 
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.   
• Previous experience with MQ series platform.  
• Formal training in Instructional Techniques.  

Desirable qualifications include:  

• Exposure to Signals intelligence and/or Radar Intelligence. 
• Experience with Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) construct. 
• Intelligence support to Maritime tasking experience. 
• Experience in supporting kinetic effects. 
• Exposure to Operating in Tactical airspace. 
• Experience in supporting intelligence focussed Close Air Support. 
• Experience with a Standards Unit or Central Flying School.  
• >100 formal instructional hours. 
• Manned ISR collection assets experience. 

CAE offers you

• Working environment of 2024 Canada’s top 100 employers. 
• A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow
• A stimulating career path and internal mobility.
• International relocation packages for eligible employees, including Canadian work permit.
• 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.