SAR Mission Systems Instructor

CAE; Comox; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking dedicated instructors to train the next generation of Fixed-Wing Search & Rescue aircrew. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with experts across various sectors. You will be responsible for delivering training programs, developing course materials, and ensuring that training objectives are met. If you thrive in a dynamic team environment and are passionate about instructional delivery, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in training.

Qualifications

• Experience as a military ACSO, AESOP, or Air Navigator.
• Capable of obtaining and maintaining security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic presentations and training programs effectively.
• Contribute to courseware development and assess student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Instructional Delivery

French Language Skills

Education

Eligibility to work in Canada

Controlled Goods Clearance

Government of Canada Level II Security Clearance

Tools

Flight Simulators

Ground-Based Training Devices

Job description

About This Role

SAR Mission Systems Instructor

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Working independently and responding to a broad scope of customer requirements to achieve team goals;
• Effectively delivering academic presentations to customers;
• Conducting Servicing and Elementary Work training;
• Delivering TACCO and Sensor Operator training programs incorporating academic / theory instruction and synthetic environments such as flight simulators and other ground-based training devices;
• Contributing to the development of courseware and teaching aids;
• Ensuring that training programs are consistent with training objectives and teaching points as specified in the applicable Training Plan and Quality Standard;
• Assessing, documenting and reporting student progress, issues and deficiencies relative to course delivery;
• Providing oral and written ACSO and AESOP Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to the program and Training Centre team as required;
• Compiling student training progress and course debrief reports;
• Occasional travel in support of CAE projects including overtime as required.

Mandatory qualifications include:

• 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 a Controlled Goods Clearance and a Government of Canada Level II security clearance;
• Experience as a military ACSO, AESOP or Air Navigator;
• Experience as a SAR crewmember regardless of 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.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

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

If this sounds like an interesting challenge and a good fit for you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Salary: CAD $74,900 to CAD $112,300

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

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