Fixed Wing Military Training Expert - Defense and Security

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a candidate with military aerospace technical and operational expertise for a vital role in the Training Systems Integration program. Responsibilities include conducting verification and validation for training devices, maintaining testing scenarios, and supporting engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive military aircrew experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both French and English.

Benefits

Fully flexible benefits

Defined Benefits Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Physical Wellness Plan

Flextime

Social and community events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Fixed Wing Military Aircrew.
• Bilingual in French and English is desirable.
• Experience with tactical aircraft systems (Radar, EO, EW / ESM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct V&V testing for synthetic training devices.
• Prepare, plan, and execute V&V testing activities.
• Support customer acceptance and device qualification.

Skills

Military aerospace technical expertise

Operational expertise

Project management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Thechosen candidate will be responsible for providing military aerospace technical, aviation, and operational expertise to evaluate standalone and networked aerospace devices,as well as the interaction of groups of devices and systems included in a Training Systems Integration (TSI) program.

To meet all the TSI and Verification & Validation (V&V) needs of military programs, the candidate requiresconsiderable experience as military aircrew, with a clear indication of expertise in various areas, aerospace systems specialists, and / or instructor.

The role we are offering you :

Carry out verification and validation for synthetic training devices :

Prepare, plan, and execute V&V testing activities.

Create and maintain Training & Mission Test Procedures and associated scenarios and lesson plans.

Provide support to engineering (SW and HW) during all project phases by sharing his specific expertise.

Test simulators to ensure the design, customer, training, and regulatory requirements have been adequately met within budget and schedule constraints.

Support customer acceptance and device qualification by the respective governmental authorities.

Work with Marketing to provide input to potential customers (as required) and assist with estimates for Bids and Proposals.

Identify and actively participate in the resolution of defects as early as possible during the project execution.

Report test results and provide recommendations to project team to assess project risks.

Participate proactively in V&V continuous improvement.

The individual must have extensive experience as a Fixed Wing Military Aircrew.

Preference will be given to those with experience with :

Complexmilitary mission and systems

Tactical aircraft systems (Radar, EO, EW / ESM)

Flight instruction

Maritime Patrol

Tactical / Combat experience

Strong technical background, prior exposure to simulation, experience with training needs analysis, crew training experience, Test & Evaluation experience, knowledge of armament, simulator qualification requirements, and associated aircrew training / testing / checking credits are desirable and will be used to assess the most suitable candidate.

Our ideal candidate has :

Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage own tasks independently.

Team player with persuasive communication and interpersonal skills and a high sense of integrity and professionalism are needed.

Computer literate and autonomous.

Availability to travel to various locations for on-site work.

The individual does not require a valid aircrew medical.

Bilingualism in both French and English is desirable.

CAE offers :

• Benefits : fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement : Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks : Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs : Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Work-Life Balance : Flextime & California Fridays all year
• Fun at work : social and community events all-year round!

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.