Aviation Flight Simulator Instructor & SME

CAE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

CAE seeks an Instructor Pilot to deliver flight simulator and ground school training in compliance with FAA regulations and CAE curricula. You will conduct professional pre- and post-flight briefings and serve as a subject matter expert for client training and internal course development.

This full-time role requires ATP, PIC type rating, and US work authorization. You will maintain training records, support qualification upkeep, and, after about 1.5 years, qualify as a Training Center

Qualifications

• Unrestricted ATP certificate or completion of ATP Written.
• Unrestricted PIC Type Rating preferred.
• FAR Part 135 experience and 3,000+ total flight hours preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based programs.
• Participation in CAE's DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program.
• Experience flying business aircraft highly desired.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE curriculum, and customer expectations.
• Conduct professional, comprehensive pre‑ and post‑flight simulator briefings.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for client training and internal course development.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing training records, maintaining instructional qualifications, and recommending remedial training when needed.
• Provide instruction across one or more aircraft types for licenses, type ratings, certificates, and internal qualifications.
• After approximately 1.5+ years (subject to business need), qualify as a Training Center Evaluator (TCE) and customer contract check airman.

Skills

Strong communication

Teaching/passion for teaching

Education

Unrestricted ATP certificate / ATP Written

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAE seeks an Instructor Pilot to deliver flight simulator and ground school training in compliance with FAA regulations and CAE curricula. You will conduct professional pre- and post-flight briefings and serve as a subject matter expert for client training and internal course development.

This full-time role requires ATP, PIC type rating, and US work authorization. You will maintain training records, support qualification upkeep, and, after about 1.5 years, qualify as a Training Center