Synthetic Flight Instructors/Examiner

CAE Inc; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance (BUPA)

Healthcare cash plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension scheme

Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes

Life Assurance

Global Flexible Vacation program

Internal career progression

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Synthetic Flight Instructor/Examiner at Burgess Hill Training Centre in West Sussex. You will deliver high-quality simulator-based instruction across Falcon, Gulfstream, Citation and Challenger platforms, while maintaining trainee records and complying with CAE policies.

This role requires an onsite roster pattern and collaboration with client partners to meet training needs. Applicants should hold UK/EASA licences with 1500+ hours, be able to tailor sessions, mentor colleagues,

Qualifications

• UK or EASA Licence holder with 1500+ hours total multi-pilot time.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in training delivery and record-keeping.
• Ability to tailor training sessions to diverse trainee backgrounds and skill levels.
• Interest in mentoring and developing industry professionals.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• High-level English language reading, speaking, and communication skills.
• Able to commit to roster pattern with fixed days off.
• Must live within commutable distance to Burgess Hill (ideally within 1 hour / 30 miles) or be willing to make local arrangements.
• The right to live and work in the UK is desirable.
• Willingness to enter into a training bond (value dependent on existing experience and ratings).

Responsibilities

• Lead clients through simulator-based instruction and some classroom-based training.
• Maintain accurate and concise trainee records in accordance with CAE policies.
• Work with state-of-the-art synthetic training equipment and latest aircraft technologies.
• Collaborate closely with client partners to support training needs.
• Commit to an onsite roster pattern at the Burgess Hill Training Centre (5 days per week).

Skills

Total flight hours 1500+ (multi-pilot)

Attention to detail

Training delivery

Mentoring colleagues

Microsoft Office experience

English proficiency

UK work eligibility

Training bond willingness

Job description

As a global leader in Civil Aviation training, our Business Aviation Training Division is undergoing an exciting period of expansion and we now have several full-time openings for Synthetic Flight Instructors/Examiners based out of our Burgess Hill (West Sussex) Training Centre. If you're a Professional Pilot looking for a change of direction, have a training background and you are passionate about training then we'd love to hear from you!

Description

Deliver high-quality Synthetic Flight Instruction across multiple platforms, including Falcon, Gulfstream, Citation, and Challenger. Build upon your professional aviation experience to become a world-class Synthetic Flight Instructor/Examiner and subject matter expert. Lead clients through simulator-based instruction and some classroom-based training. Maintain accurate and concise trainee records in accordance with CAE policies and regulatory requirements. Work with state-of-the-art synthetic training equipment and the latest aircraft technologies. Collaborate closely with client partners to support their training needs. Commit to an onsite roster pattern at the Burgess Hill Training Centre (5 days per week).

Minimum Qualifications

• UK or EASA Licence holder 1500+ hours total multi-pilot time.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in training delivery and record-keeping.
• Ability to tailor training sessions to diverse trainee backgrounds and skill levels.
• Interest in mentoring and developing industry professionals.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• High-level English language reading, speaking, and communication skills.
• Able to commit to roster pattern with fixed days off.
• Must live within commutable distance to Burgess Hill (ideally within 1 hour / 30 miles) or be willing to make local arrangements.
• The right to live and work in the UK is desirable.
• Willingness to enter into a training bond (value dependent on existing experience and ratings).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating a welcoming, productive learning environment for business aviation clients.
• Demonstrated success mentoring or developing colleagues.
• Previous exposure to synthetic or simulator-based instruction.

Benefits

• Private health insurance (BUPA).
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes.
• Life Assurance.
• CAE’s Global Flexible Vacation program.
• Internal career progression opportunities (e.g., Examiner, Lead Instructor, Training Manager).

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, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners 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, mission and medical simulators and 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. www.cae.com #LI-MM2

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.

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