KC-135 Pilot Instructor
Job Summary
Who We Are:
CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety efficiency and readiness.
CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
CAE Values: Empowerment Innovation Excellence Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
A work environment where all employees are valued respected and safe
Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver take initiatives and make decisions
Recognition professional development advancement and having fun!
Description
Provide KC-135 Aircraft Systems/operational procedures instruction in aircraft/ classroom/ simulator and/or practical environments. Assist as Subject Matter Expert in development of curriculum for new type courses as required. May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications safety quality audits FCIF scheduling and other duties as maybe assigned etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include but are not limited to the following:
Provides KC-135 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft classroom and simulator or other platform environments.
Provides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).
Provides Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.
Assists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.
Acts as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.
Provides suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.
Promotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.
Conducts ground training for other crewmembers to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.
Assists in project and development work as assigned.
Performs administrative duties such as scheduling record keeping monitoring student progress counseling quality assurance safety security and maintenance of training programs and equipment.
Must be physically able to enter simulator experience simulator motion and take cognizance of attendees safety when on board the simulator.
Must be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.
Must maintain proficiency in operation of essential KC-135 Aircrew Training Devices.
Aviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
Must acquire and maintain instrument take-off landing and emergency procedure proficiency.
Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Eight years total flying experience five years military experience with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot.
Completion of a formal USAF Instructor training course.
Strong facilitation and data analysis skills required
Security Responsibilities
Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Qualifications
Candidate must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to participate in periodic aircraft familiarization flights.
Must acquire and maintain proficiency in emergency procedures.
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work overtime as required.
Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.
Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Language Skills
Must have the ability to read analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.
Mathematical Skills
Must be able to calculate figures and amounts prices commissions and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Must be able to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal non-verbal and written communication is desirable.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Domestic and international travel as required.
Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
Must be able to stoop bend and crawl on top of or under machinery.
Must be able to detect odors or hear noises bangs etc. or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer telephone and fax.
Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock and from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.
Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat airborne particles and loud noises.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including disability and protected veteran status as defined under federal state or local laws.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at
About CAE
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.
Position Type
RegularEqual Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
Data Privacy
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Required Experience:
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About Company
CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. With nearly 5,000 employees, CAE USA Inc. is the largest segment within CAE's Defense and Security business unit. The organization le ... View more