UAV Pilot Instructors

CAE; Al Majma`ah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in UAS training is seeking a UAV Pilot Instructor in Al Majma’ah, Saudi Arabia. This role involves providing comprehensive academic and practical training to enhance customer skills in UAV operations. Candidates should possess extensive experience in aviation and training, with a focus on customer satisfaction and adaptability in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Current/previously rated military pilot or FAA/EASA/CAA CPL/ATPL.
• Minimum 1000 hours total flying time and 500 hours on fixed wing UAV.
• Two years UAV instructional experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and practical instruction in UAV training.
• Develop and maintain multimedia courseware packages.
• Deliver training in a classroom environment using various aids.

Skills

Aviation experience

Training experience

Customer orientation

Problem-solving

Education

CPL/ATPL or equivalent

Job description

About This Role

About the role

We welcome expressions of interest from UAV Pilot Instructor s for our UAS training delivery program s in Saudi Arabia. Please note we are posting this role to allow interested parties to register interest . We will not be progressing with hiring into this role until we have a firm requirement to fill this position.

The UAV pilot instructor will work as part of a team to provide academic and practical instruction in classroom environment.

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. Provides training to the customers at Al Majma’ah , Saudi Arabia and resolves a broad range of issues in an autonomous manner. Delivers RPA 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.

Minimum requirements

• Current/previously rated military pilot or current/previously held FAA/EASA/CAA (Or equivalent CPL/ATPL)

• Previous experience as an instructor pilot/operator (USAF speciality code “K ”, RAF QFI/QWI or civilian equivalent)

• Minimum of 1000 hours total pilot/operator flying time simulated and/or live, including a minimum of 500 hours pilot/operator flying time on fixed wing UAV type(s).

• Minimum of 2 years of UAV and/or UAV-related instructional experience.

• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret the most complex documents. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and feedback.

• Ability to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects .

Desired Requirements

• Experience with a broad spectrum of UAV types, sizes, roles, complexity.

• Ability to maintain cultural awareness and good relations with the customer.

• Ability to adapt and innovate.

• Ability to concentrate and work in a multicultural/multiagency environment.

• Ability to maintain strong customer orientation under adverse circumstances.

• Ability to respond to customer questions by carrying out research, leveraging team capabilities and delivering to an accurate and timely answer.

• Ability to deal with some complex problems unsupervised.

Security/administrative requirements

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

• Work environment and physical demands:

• Work in a Defense & Security environment.

• Work in a classroom environment.

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

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