F-16 Flight Test Director

CAE USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

CAE USA invites applications for an Instructor Pilot role based in Arlington, Texas. You will support flight training through simulators and briefings, contributing to CAE's legacy of aviation excellence and maintaining high personal skill levels. The position emphasizes security clearance, field travel, and collaboration with U.S.

military training partners. Ideal candidates bring aviation experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead and coordinate training activities across

Qualifications

• SECRET security clearance required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (customer users, USAF, USN SMEs).
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience interfacing with customers and end users.
• Ability to explain technical concerns to customer.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers.
• Self-motivated to address, evaluate, and if necessary, correct testing concerns.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and the associated environment.
• Organizational skills and integrity to run a rigorous test program while holding to the contractual requirements.
• Pilot experience preferably in Block 40,50 F-16 (current Guard or Reserve experience a plus).
• Ability to travel to site for installs and upgrades.
• 6+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of system design, including requirements definition.
• Subject Matter Experts (SME) for their application.
• Manages Hardware & software system integration.
• Conducts mission environment testing.
• Lead all test effort; system tests, acceptance tests, configuration, scheduling, and customer interface.
• Write test plans, conduct tests, document results, and ensure discrepancy resolution.
• Manages discrepancy review boards.
• Monitor and control testing aspects of the program for cost, schedule and technical issues.

Skills

Secret clearance

Block 40/50 F-16 experience

Pilot experience

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering/aviation

Job description

CAE USA invites applications for an Instructor Pilot role based in Arlington, Texas. You will support flight training through simulators and briefings, contributing to CAE's legacy of aviation excellence and maintaining high personal skill levels. The position emphasizes security clearance, field travel, and collaboration with U.S.

military training partners. Ideal candidates bring aviation experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead and coordinate training activities across