C17 Training Operations Lead

CAE USA; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Safe work environment

Opportunity to advance

Job summary

CAE USA is seeking a C17 FTU Manager to oversee all FTU operations under the Program Manager, supervising instructors and staff, and ensuring adherence to contract requirements for C17 Training System activities.

The role requires coordinating with USAF and stakeholders, managing schedules and safety standards, and delivering required reports and deliverables while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum four years of flight operations and/or flight training management experience.
• Minimum eight years total flying experience, including five years military experience, with at least two 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 work independently and deliver oral presentations to management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily site operations and all personnel supporting C17 ATD maintenance and aircrew instruction.
• Liaises between Government PO/QAR and the CAE USA Program Manager.
• Acts as principal liaison between CORs and the Government CLS Project Officer on FTU activities.
• Ensures full contract compliance and fosters strong relationships with USAF and stakeholders.
• Oversees submission of device utilization/maintenance/status and 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.
• Oversees training programs for all site personnel and ensures staffing and resources.
• Observes and evaluates instructor performance in academic and device environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Independent work

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Word

Job description

CAE USA is seeking a C17 FTU Manager to oversee all FTU operations under the Program Manager, supervising instructors and staff, and ensuring adherence to contract requirements for C17 Training System activities.

The role requires coordinating with USAF and stakeholders, managing schedules and safety standards, and delivering required reports and deliverables while traveling as needed.