UAS Sensor Operator Instructor (Intermediate)

CAE Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aviation training leader is seeking a UAS Sensor Operator Instructor for their Intermediate UAV training program in Saudi Arabia. The instructor will provide training at the King Faisal Air Academy, focusing on developing and delivering multimedia courseware. Candidates should have a significant military instructor background, sensor operator flying hours, and strong English communication skills. This position emphasizes customer engagement and support.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive work culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1500 hours of total sensor operator flying time, with 500 hours on a representative MALE UAS.
• 3 years of initial UAS instruction in a formal teaching environment.
• Native English speaker or ICAO Level 5 Aviation English.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and simulator instruction at KFAA, Al Majma’ah.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain multi-media courseware packages.
• Support customers' needs and address issues.

Skills

Military instructor experience

Sensor operator flying

Academic instructional techniques

English communication skills

Job description

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UAS Sensor Operator Instructor (Intermediate)

Apply locations Al Majma'ah time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: October 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id 110707

About This Role

About the role
CAE, the worldwide leader in aviation training is seeking an UAS Sensor Operator Instructor for our Intermediate UAV training delivery program in Saudi Arabia at King Faisal Air Academy (KFAA), Al Majma’ah. The UAS Sensor Operator instructor will work as part of a team to provide academic and simulator instruction. In this role you will use your extensive aviation experience, training experience, and varied computer skills (text & graphics), to develop, deliver and maintain multi-media and computer-assisted courseware packages. This position is customer-facing and is focused on identifying and supporting customers’ needs and requests. You will provide training to the customers at KFAA Al Majma’ah, Saudi Arabia and resolve a broad range of issues in an autonomous manner. You will deliver UAS system training in areas of expertise using a variety of instructional training aids in the classroom environment including the use of multimedia presentations (videos, slides, Power Point), system components and simulators.

About you
Minimum requirements

• Former military instructor pilot (USAF specialty code “X”, UK Airborne Instructor, or direct NATO equivalent)

• 1500 hours of total sensor operator flying time, of which 500 hours should be on a representative MALE UAS type.

• 3 years of initial UAS instruction in a formal teaching environment.

• Native English speaker or ICAO Level 5 (Extended) Aviation English.

• Excellent pedagogical skills and knowledge of academic instructional techniques.

Desired Requirements

• Prior experience of the Middle Eastern region.

• Prior experience of instruction of non-native English speakers.

• Prior experience of courseware development using UK JSP822/ADDIE methodologies.

Security/administrative requirements

• Ability to obtain employment visa for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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.

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