C-130 / L-382 Instructor Pilot with Security Clearance

CAE USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Safe workplace

Growth opportunities

Recognition & training

Job summary

CAE USA is seeking an experienced Flight Engineer Instructor to plan, organize and deliver C-130/L-382 training in simulator, classroom and practical settings. You will develop curricula, lead aircrew through simulator sessions and ensure safety remains the top priority while maintaining clear communication with attendees.

Ideal candidates have multi-year experience, DoD familiarity, and the ability to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years' experience as a flight engineer.
• Three years' experience as a C-130/L-382 Aircraft Flight Engineer Instructor.
• Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Pilot.
• Associates Degree/Certification preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) certificates, licenses, registrations preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required for DoD contracts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and provide C-130/L-382 instruction in simulator, classroom and practical environments.
• Develop curriculum, syllabus, lesson plans and courseware for courses.
• Lead aircrew during simulator training sessions.
• Operate simulator IOS during training sessions.
• Generate post-training evaluation reports.
• Maintain safety as the number one priority during instruction.
• Maintain credibility and attention of attendees with clear communication.
• Stay current by attending training courses and self-study.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

MS Office

Flexible schedule

Technical instruction comms

Math for flight planning

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree / Certification

Job description

• 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 legacy and advanced avionics C-130/L-382 aircraft instruction in simulator, classroom and or practical environments to include Crew Resource Management and Night Vision Imaging 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 and performance manual subjects.
• Provide instruction in crew resource management and night vision systems.
• 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.
• Direct, coordinate and lead all activity for the aircrew during simulator training sessions.
• Operate simulator Instructor Operator Station (IOS) 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 mission planning/execution such flight plans, fuel consumption calculations and other performance calculations.
• Display sufficient intellectual and personal skills to evaluate, and where necessary, re-direct students. Qualifications and Education Requirements
• Minimum of seven years' experience as a flight engineer and three years' experience as a C-130/L-382 Aircraft Flight Engineer Instructor
• Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Pilot.
• Ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly express procedures and physical processes and concepts to both our domestic and international customers.
• Math skills necessary to conduct aviation related flight plans and fuel consumption calculations.
• Sufficient intellectual and personal skills to evaluate, and where necessary, re-direct attendees.
• Detail oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft office software.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Preferred Skills
• Associates Degree/Certification
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Candidate must be able to provide US military or civil airline records of prior flight and/or simulator 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. 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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 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. 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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.