MQ-9B RPAS Maintenance Instructor

CAE; Greenwood; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greenwood is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructor for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS program. You will deliver quality training to RCAF personnel, assist in content development, and evaluate performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in aircraft maintenance and instructional experience, along with a passion for teaching in a dynamic environment. This full-time role offers attractive benefits and a commitment to training excellence.

Benefits

Defined benefits retirement plan

Stocks purchased plan

Flexible vacations

Relocation assistance

Competitive maternity and parental leave

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of aircraft maintenance instructional experience.
• At least 5 years of first- and second-line maintenance experience.
• Capable of obtaining Controlled Goods Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on and classroom instruction for MQ-9B RPAS.
• Create and improve instructional content and lesson plans.
• Evaluate trainee performance through assessments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Safety adherence

Education

Transport Canada approved Aviation Technician Diploma

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License

Job description

About This Role

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.

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Instructor to join CAE in support of the MQ‑9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) program. This program is the first of its kind delivered to the RCAF and offers a unique opportunity for you to bring your expertise and dedication to work on this groundbreaking aviation system. The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality maintenance training on the MQ‑9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft to members of the RCAF at the Air Maintenance Detachment East, (AMDet(E)), in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, hands‑on and classroom instruction on the MQ‑9B SkyGuardian RPAS to Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) personnel consistent with training objectives and teaching points in the approved training plan(s), per applicable training standards.
• Assist in the creation, review, and continuous improvement of instructional content, lesson plans, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and training developers to ensure course content aligns with operational requirements and technical standards.
• Evaluate trainee performance through practical and theoretical assessments, providing constructive feedback and support for improvement.
• Stay current with MQ‑9B system updates, aviation technologies, and instructional best practices to ensure training remains relevant and effective.
• Adhere to all applicable technical, safety, and instructional standards, including CAE and RCAF policies and procedures.
• Create an engaging and supportive atmosphere that encourages learning, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and administrative tasks related to training delivery at the Air Maintenance Detachment East (AMDet(E)) in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Transport Canada approved Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance or Avionics Maintenance Diploma, or Canadian Forces Aviation (AVN) Technician or Avionics (AVS) Technician Qualification.
• Possession of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License with an M1, M2 or E rating, or be a Canadian Forces Journeyman Aviation (AVN) Technician or Avionics (AVS) Technician.
• At least 2 years of aircraft maintenance instructional experience (preferably within the RCAF).
• At least 5 years of first‑ and second‑line aircraft maintenance related experience.
• Proven experience as a team player.
• Strong communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or with a valid Work Permit.
• Capable of obtaining and maintaining both Controlled Goods Clearance and a NATO secret security clearance.
• Physically able to perform all instructional tasks in a live and synthetic setting.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Formal instructional techniques training.
• UAV experience is an asset.
• Turboprop maintenance experience is an asset.

We Offer You

• Working environment of 2024 Canada’s top 100 employers.
• A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow.
• A stimulating career path and internal mobility.
• Attractive benefits, including but not limited to:
• Defined benefits retirement plan.
• Stocks purchased plan.
• Flexible vacations.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.
• All tooling, equipment, and clothing required for the position.
• Competitive maternity and parental leave policies.
• And more.

*Please note that this is not an active job requisition. This was created & posted solely for building a pipeline of candidates (Evergreen), so that we may review them once we are ready to start actively recruiting*

The target start date is Fall 2026.

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, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the 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, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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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.

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 identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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