C-17 FTU Site Lead & Training Operations Manager

CAE; Altus (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Safe work environment

Autonomy to make decisions

Professional development

Job summary

CAE USA is seeking a highly experienced FTU Manager to oversee all C‑17 Formal Training Unit operations, supervise instructors and staff, and ensure contract compliance for Aircrew Training Devices. The role collaborates with CAE USA Academic Services and CLS to deliver training programs and maintain safety standards.

The position requires substantial flying experience, leadership, and proven ability to manage schedules, reporting, and stakeholder relationships with USAF and other partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum four (4) years of flight operations and/or flight training management experience.
• Minimum eight (8) years total flying experience, including five (5) years military experience, with at least two (2) years as a flight instructor and within training management.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.
• Ability to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers.
• Ability to work independently while directing subordinate staff.
• Ability to work overtime and adapt to varying shift schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily site operations and all personnel supporting C-17 ATD maintenance and aircrew instruction.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the Government Program Office/Quality Assurance Representative (PO/QAR) and the CAE USA Program Manager.
• Act as principal liaison between Government Contractor Officer’s Representatives (CORs) and the Government CLS Project Officer (PO) on FTU related activities.
• Ensures full contract compliance and fosters strong working relationships with USAF and other stakeholders.
• Oversees timely submission of device utilization/maintenance/status, FTU student throughput reports, and all FTU related contract deliverables.
• Establishes and maintains robust safety and security standards.
• Plans and participates in conferences, coordination meetings, and reviews with USAF customers.
• Ensures annual student throughput and contracted ATD/academic training requirements are met.
• Manages execution of annual, monthly, and weekly training schedules.
• Provides oversight of training programs for all site personnel and ensures sufficient staffing, materials, and resources.
• Observes and evaluates instructor performance in both academic and device environments, as required.
• Manages the site’s quality assurance program to ensure compliance with AS9100D standards.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly CDRL data submissions.
• Attends weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings as required by the Program Manager.
• Represents the company during day‑to‑day site operations, local USAF base engagements, and community activities.
• Coordinates with the Training System Support Center (TSSC) Manager regarding site‑related support and facility requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Job description

CAE USA is seeking a highly experienced FTU Manager to oversee all C‑17 Formal Training Unit operations, supervise instructors and staff, and ensure contract compliance for Aircrew Training Devices. The role collaborates with CAE USA Academic Services and CLS to deliver training programs and maintain safety standards.

The position requires substantial flying experience, leadership, and proven ability to manage schedules, reporting, and stakeholder relationships with USAF and other partners.