Expat Site Manager for Defense Simulation

CAE Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safe work environment

Autonomy to deliver

Professional development

Job summary

CAE USA is seeking an experienced Expat Site Manager to lead onsite operations at the Seahawk Simulation & Warfare Center. You will oversee training-device availability, sustainment activities, and security-compliant operations in a multinational, high-tempo environment.

The role requires coordinating with CAE Australia and RAN stakeholders, mentoring expatriate staff, and ensuring proper handling of classified information. U.S.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in military aviation, simulation, training systems, or sustainment operations.
• Experience managing multinational or expatriate teams.
• Strong understanding of classified environments and security compliance (SSA, export control, TCP).
• Ability to interface effectively with military customers and contractors.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relocate to Australia for long-term expatriate assignment.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of CAE USA personnel supporting MH-–60R training systems at SSWC.
• Coordinate technical, sustainment, and training support activities with CAE Australia staff and RAN customer representatives.
• Ensure daily training schedule support and device availability in accordance with RAN Sustainment requirements.
• Oversee simulator readiness, maintenance oversight, fault response, and prioritization of device recoveries.
• Serve as CAE USA's primary onsite representative to RAN, NAWCTSD, and Commonwealth defense offices.
• Support contract negotiations, sustainment planning, and device performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership in military aviation

Multinational/expatriate teams

Security/compliance

Communication

US citizenship

Relocation to Australia

Job description

CAE USA is seeking an experienced Expat Site Manager to lead onsite operations at the Seahawk Simulation & Warfare Center. You will oversee training-device availability, sustainment activities, and security-compliant operations in a multinational, high-tempo environment.

The role requires coordinating with CAE Australia and RAN stakeholders, mentoring expatriate staff, and ensuring proper handling of classified information. U.S.