CC-295 Sensor Operator Instructor

CAE Inc; Comox; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home occasionally

Flexible schedules

Attractive employee benefits

Job summary

CAE Inc. seeks instructors to join the team at 19 Wing Comox to train Canada’s next generation of Fixed‑Wing Search & Rescue aircrew. You’ll deliver TACCO and Sensor Operator programs using simulators, develop courseware, and assess student progress within CAE’s Training Centre team.

The role requires prior military ACSO/AESOP/air navigator experience and SAR crewmember background, with opportunities to travel and occasional overtime. Flexible schedules and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in Canada as a citizen, permanent resident, or valid work permit holder.
• Experience as a military ACSO, AESOP, or Air Navigator.
• Experience as an SAR crewmember (any aircraft type).
• Experience as an Ab‑Initio or OTU Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TACCO and Sensor Operator training programs using academic instruction and simulators.
• Develop courseware and teaching aids aligned with Training Standards.
• Assess student progress and provide SME support to Training Centre team.
• Travel occasionally to support CAE projects, including overtime as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clearance eligibility

SAR crewmember experience

ACSO/AESOP/Navigator experience

Ab‑Initio/OTU instructor experience

Physical stamina

Job description

All for equipping teams to excel. 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, you’ll 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 succeed—through 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. CAE is seeking instructors to join the CAE team at 19 Wing Comox to train Canada’s next generation of Fixed‑Wing Search & Rescue (FWSAR) aircrew. If you flourish in a team dynamic with the challenges presented by changing technologies that influence mission capability and execution, you may be a great fit on the CAE team.

You will experience and realize opportunities to innovate and use state‑of‑the‑art tools to collaborate with experts from various sectors.

CAE seeks individuals wanting to join a world‑class company and industry leader and contribute to their mission and projects.

Description

Work independently and respond to a broad scope of customer requirements to achieve team goals. Deliver academic presentations to customers. Conduct Servicing and Elementary Work training. Deliver TACCO and Sensor Operator training programs incorporating academic/theoretical instruction and synthetic environments such as flight simulators and other ground‑based training devices. Contribute to the development of courseware and teaching aids. Ensure that training programs are consistent with training objectives and teaching points as specified in the applicable Training Plan and Quality Standard. Assess, document, and report student progress, issues, and deficiencies relative to course delivery. Provide oral and written ACSO and AESOP Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to the program and Training Centre team as required. Compile student training progress and course debrief reports. Perform occasional travel in support of CAE projects, including overtime as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Eligibility to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid Work Permit holder. Ability to obtain and maintain a Controlled Goods Clearance and Government of Canada Level II security clearance. Experience as a military ACSO, AESOP, or Air Navigator. Experience as a SAR crewmember (any aircraft type). Experience as an Ab‑Initio or OTU Instructor. Superior interpersonal and communication skills. Physically able to work in confined spaces such as flight training devices.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal training in instructional delivery. Familiarity with Quality Standards, Training Plans, and training media used to ensure Teaching Points are met per Training Standards. Experience authoring and amending multi‑media instructional courseware. Verbal French language skills suitable to instruct in French. Airbus 295 aircraft experience.

Benefits

• 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

Base Pay Range

Our total rewards package includes base pay and benefits, with final compensation determined by experience, skill, location, and internal equity.

$91,000 to $136,400

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve 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.