CH147F Training Specialist

CAE Inc; Petawawa; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

CAE Inc. is seeking a CH147F Aircrew Training Specialist at the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron in Petawawa, Ontario.

You will provide technical, flight, and operational expertise for verification and validation activities and serve as SME for training solutions and courseware development. The role supports readiness of Royal Canadian Air Force aircrew, collaborates with designers, and ensures courseware accuracy and test planning.

Qualifications

• Wings qualified and completed Royal Canadian Air Force aircrew training.
• Strong computer aptitude and willingness to learn new software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Eligibility to obtain Controlled Goods Clearance and NATO Level II security clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Willingness to relocate to Petawawa, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Develop training solutions for the Training Systems program.
• Collaborate to create storyboard exemplars and lesson content.
• Ensure technical accuracy of courseware per plans and checklists.
• Support performance checks and assessments for learner progression.
• Provide QA on courseware deliverables.
• Create and execute verification and validation work plans.
• Review test plans and develop training/test plans.
• Provide engineering support to software developers during system integration.
• Test synthetic training devices for compliance with requirements.
• Support on-site acceptance testing with customers.
• Contribute technical input for bids and proposals.
• Maintain military and aviation publications.
• Resolve issues with CFO Technical Services staff.

Skills

Aircrew wings

Computer aptitude

English proficiency

Clearance eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description Training Centre Operations at CAE supports training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. In this role, the CH147F Aircrew Training Specialist provides technical, flight, and operational expertise as part of verification and validation activities or as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting training solutions and courseware development for the CH147F Chinook Aircrew training program. The position is part of the Training Services team supporting and located within 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (THS) at Garrison Petawawa, Ontario, and contributes to the readiness and effectiveness of Royal Canadian Air Force aircrew.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop training solutions for the Training Systems program.
• In collaboration with the Instructional System Designer, develop standardized exemplars for storyboards and lesson content.
• Support the courseware development process by ensuring technical and procedural accuracy in accordance with training plans, platform specifications, procedures, and checklists.
• Support the development of performance checks and assessments to validate learner knowledge progression and course completion.
• Provide first-level quality assurance on courseware deliverables to ensure accuracy, presentation quality, and alignment with training plans.
• Create, maintain, and execute verification and validation work plans and test plans.
• Review system test plans and develop training and mission scenario test plans.
• Use aircraft documentation to provide engineering and technical support to software developers during system integration activities.
• Test synthetic training devices to confirm compliance with design, regulatory, budgetary, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Support customer activities during on-site acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with marketing to provide technical input for customer engagements, bids, and proposals, as required.
• Maintain military and aviation publications.
• Resolve technical issues in collaboration with CFO Technical Services staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a Royal Canadian Air Force aircrew course (wings qualified).
• Strong computer aptitude and willingness to learn new software and tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent working knowledge of English, written and spoken.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Clearance and Level II NATO Secret security clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or holder of a valid Work Permit.
• Willingness to relocate to Petawawa, Ontario.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircrew Instructor qualification (course code AIMB).
• Tactical aviation experience.
• Functional ability in French.
• Experience as a Standard Unit or Central Flying School member.
• Qualification as a Tactics or Weapons Instructor.
• Flight or mission simulator experience.

Benefits

• Company benefits plan
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Supportive team and collaborative corporate culture
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Base Pay Range Our total rewards package includes base pay and benefits, with final compensation determined by experience, skill, location, and internal equity. $91,000K - $136,400K CAD

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.

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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