Global Program Lead – BombardierChallenger
Job Summary
This role serves as the technical authority for assigned aircraft program(s) ensuring the technical accuracy integrity standardization and overall direction of fleet training content across the global training network.
- Lead global standardization for assigned aircraft program(s) ensuring technical accuracy and consistency across training centers through regular reviews updates and fleet standardization meetings.
- Serve as the technical authority for assigned aircraft program(s) with accountability for the technical accuracy integrity and direction of fleet training content in coordination with the OEM Liaison.
- Support OEM standardization operational evaluations and aircraft development activities that affect training.
- Coordinate program updates changes and additions in alignment with global standards.
- Partner with Training Managers and Lead Instructors to maintain consistent training delivery across the global network.
- Provide technical leadership for fleet curricula courseware and examination databases.
- Validate and maintain courseware curricula and examination databases.
- Review and assess regulatory and OEM publications including Airworthiness Directives (ADs) Service Bulletins (SBs) and Training Bulletins to determine their impact on training.
- Assess training requests regulatory requirements OEM inputs and operational changes to inform courseware updates and fleet training revisions.
- Ensure current approved training content is consistently deployed across the network.
- Assess changes to training devices including simulators VSIMs avionics labs POAs and ground training devices and determine the associated training impacts.
- Support readiness for new or revised training programs in partnership with Training Managers and Local Heads of Training.
- Drive continuous improvement in training based on customer feedback instructor input and performance data.
- Lead quarterly fleet standardization meetings with Training Managers and Lead Instructors.
- Communicate standardization decisions outcomes and technical guidance to instructors across the network.
- Support instructor readiness through briefings awareness sessions job aids and standardization materials.
- Maintain aircraft currency as required to support technical credibility and relevance.
- Support compliance with established instructor standards.
- Engage with OEMs regulatory agencies customers and internal stakeholders to maintain compliance support continuous improvement and anticipate future training needs.
- Monitor and respond to customer feedback and satisfaction data for assigned fleet(s).
- Build and maintain relationships with customer flight operations and training organizations.
- Represent the organization professionally with customers OEMs and regulators.
- Simplify and optimize GPL workflows information flow and decision-making.
- Demonstrate a continuous-learning mindset and openness to new approaches.
- Apply digital tools data automation and AI-enabled capabilities to improve analysis standardization and operational efficiency.
- 10 to 15 years of experience in aircraft program training and/or operations.
- 5 to 7 years of experience as a subject matter expert or instructor with global standardization responsibilities.
- Holds or has previously held an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
- Demonstrated technical expertise in assigned aircraft type(s) including the ability to provide technical leadership and direction for globally standardized training programs.
- Deep knowledge of aircraft systems and demonstrated ability to assess the training impact of aircraft operational regulatory or technical changes.
- Experience supporting global standardization of curricula checks and examinations.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely and provide effective instructor guidance and coaching.
- Ability to manage relationships and collaborate effectively with OEMs regulators customers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail organizational discipline and accountability.
- Bachelors degree in Aviation Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Instructor or OEM technical training.
- Knowledge of applicable FAA EASA and/or CAA regulatory requirements.
At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.
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