C-130/L-382 Instructor Loadmaster

CAE Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

CAE Inc. seeks an experienced C-130/L-382 Loadmaster Instructor to deliver aircrew and maintenance instruction across classrooms, simulators and practical environments.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, flight training, and performance evaluations, with a focus on safety, and ability to work a flexible schedule for on-call assignments.

Qualifications

• Seven years minimum as a loadmaster and three years as a C-130/L-382 Aircraft Loadmaster Instructor.
• Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Loadmaster.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• C-130 airdrop experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide C-130/L-382 instruction in flight manual and cargo handling subjects.
• Instruct crew resource management and night vision systems.
• Lead aircrew students during simulator training sessions.
• Develop curriculum, syllabus, lesson plans and courseware.
• Generate post-training evaluation reports and maintain knowledge through training.

Skills

Loadmaster

Flight instruction

Curriculum development

Crew Resource Management

Education

C-130 Loadmaster Certification

Flight instructor certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are: CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer: Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! Summary Plan, organize and provide C-130/L-382 aircraft aircrew and maintenance instruction in classroom, fuselage trainer, flight simulator and or practical environments to include aircraft cargo handling, airdrop operations, Crew Resource Management and Night Vision Goggle Systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Provide C130/L-382 instruction in flight manual, cargo handling manual subjects.
• Provide instruction in crew resource management and night vision systems.
• Provide instruction on C-130 cargo handling, weight and balance computations and loadmaster procedures.
• Provide instruction on C-130 airdrop operations.
• Ensure all instruction is conducted with safety as the number one priority.
• Develop curriculum, syllabus, lesson plan and courseware for courses.
• Generate post training evaluation reports.
• Coordinate and lead all activity for aircrew students during simulator training sessions.
• Maintain a current level of knowledge by attending training courses and self-study.
• Hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Clearly express procedures and physical processes and concepts to both our domestic and international customers.
• Maintain math skills necessary to conduct aviation related cargo handling and mission planning computations.
• Display sufficient intellectual and personal skills to evaluate, and where necessary, re-direct students.
• Maintain proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of seven years’ experience as a loadmaster and three years’ experience as a C-130/L-382 Aircraft Loadmaster Instructor
• Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Loadmaster.
• Previous experience in curriculum development.
• C-130 airdrop experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly express procedures and physical processes and concepts to both our domestic and international customers.
• Detail oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft office software
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Skills

• Associates Degree
• Night vision goggle (NVG) experience
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Candidate must be able to provide US military or civil airline records of prior flight and/or simulator/fuselage trainer time.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in office, classroom, and simulator environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to do foreign travel for extended assignments. Ability to stand up and conduct academic instruction in classrooms, simulator or other platform for up to eight hours each day Ability to hear and tolerate simulation vibration and acoustic environment. Ability to climb stairs to enter and exit simulator. Ability to sit in normal instructional type aircraft chair, lift hands above head and reach controls as necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type

On Call (Fixed Term) Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

About CAE

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.

Join

Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.