Training Development Lead PC 21

About This Role

All for being ready and resilient.
Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. As part of this team youll develop and provide training continually enhance program quality and ensure seamless operations and service excellence empowering pilots aircrew and mission-critical teams to excel when it matters most. Behind the scenes you play a vital role in equipping them with the skills and readiness they need to succeedthrough every moment milestone and mission. With a team that values growth collaboration and a shared sense of purpose CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to training create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.

Position Overview

CAE is part of a team of contractors that are working together under the leadership of SkyAlyne to deliver the FAcT program. By joining our CAE team you will be helping to create a dynamic and exciting training 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 and advanced Jet (pre-Future Fighter Lead In Training (FLIT)) 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. Thats why we need your expertise and passion to complete our team!

The role we are offering you:

In this position you will be a key expert for CAEs FAcT Integrated Solution Team that is responsible for ensuring that the training solution components provided by CAE for the Pilatus PC 21 training programs are effectively integrated. The position requires working in partnership with CAEs existing Pilatus PC 21 Qualified Flight instructors (QFI) and leading the IPT (Integrated Product Team) and TDT (Training Development Team) on behalf of 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. This position will ideally be in either Ottawa Montreal or Moose Jaw with the possibility of remote.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• 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

Required Skills & Qualifications

• RCAF pilot with a fighter jet or 2CFFTS CQFI flying experience or the candidate has PC-21instructional experience

• Pilatus PC 21 experience

• Level I security clearance

• Experience in RCAF pilot instruction

• Experience as an RCAF Instrument Check Pilot

• Experience in Fighter Lead-in instruction

• Front line fighter pilot experience that includes ADKH and two ship lead PTLL3 qualifications

• 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

• Be eligible to obtain a Level I security clearance; successfully pass a security evaluation per the requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate of Canada; and be eligible for CAE to obtain all necessary re-transfer authorization in compliance with US ITAR regulations

• Bilingualism is an asset

Our ideal candidate has:

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

• Pilatus PC-21 flying experience

• Past RCAF pilot Qualified flight instructor (QFI)

CAE offers:

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued

• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team

• The possibility to work from home occasionally

• Flexible schedules

• Attractive employee benefits

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!

About CAE

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 were everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firststhe 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 well make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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$120600 CAD - $180800 CAD

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 providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race nationality colour religion sex gender indentity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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