Instructor Pilot Evergreen

CAE Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Top technology

Variety in teaching

Family-friendly work site

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAE is seeking an Instructor Pilot to deliver flight training in simulators and ground school, shaping pilots with CAE‑approved curricula and client specifications. You will act as a SME, guiding students through hands-on training and theory, and you may progress toward Training Center Evaluator status after 1.5+ years based on business needs.

Responsibilities include conducting pre- and post‑flight briefings, maintaining precise training records, and recommending remedial training when

Qualifications

• Unrestricted ATP certificate or completion of ATP Written
• Unrestricted PIC Type Rating preferred
• Part 121 experience and 3,000 hours total flight time
• Must participate in CAE’s DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program
• Experience flying business aircraft is highly desired
• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching others
• Must be authorized to live/work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Deliver flight training in a flight simulator and ground school per CAE curriculum and customer requirements
• Lead clients through training and act as SME in curricula and courseware creation
• Coordinate pre- and post-flight simulator briefings in a professional manner
• Aim to qualify as Training Center Evaluators (TCEs) after 1.5+ years depending on business needs
• Maintain training records and recommend remedial training when necessary
• Support admin duties related to training appointments and student progress

Education

ATP certificate

PIC Type Rating

Part 121 experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAE Instructor Pilots - All for the pursuit of aviation excellence

As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You are a cultivator of confidence and skill, ensuring every pilot you train is fully prepared. Whether you’re leading simulator sessions or pre-flight briefings, you’ll inspire trust and mastery for the moments that matter.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy and schedule - your time off is YOURS to spend on the moments that matter.
• Top Technology - work with cutting edge technology. Significant resources have been put towards the development of new tools.
• Provide variety in what you teach! You don't have to teach from a scripted checklist.
• Being in the flight deck without leaving your family.
• Impart your knowledge on your students while continuing to grow professionally and as an aviator.
• Paid holidays - our holidays are currently arranged so you will be off each year between December25-January1.
• Global parental leave and enhanced paid maternity leave in the US and Canada, with a global policy on the way.

Minimum Qualifications

• An unrestricted ATP certificate or have completed the ATP Written
• An unrestricted PIC Type Rating preferred
• Part 121 experience and 3,000 hours of total flight time
• Basic computer proficiency – Microsoft Office and other internet-based programs
• Must participate in CAE’s DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program
• Experience flying business aircraft highly desired
• Strong Communication skills and a passion for teaching others
• Must be authorized to live/work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• CRJ type rating
• E170 type rating
• B737 type rating

Instructor Pilot US Responsible for the delivery of flight training in a flight simulator and ground school in accordance with the appropriate regulatory agency, CAE approved curriculum, and customer requirements. Acts as subject matter expert (SME), ready to lead client(s) through their training. After 1.5+ years, per business needs, designated Instructors are expected to qualify as Training Center Evaluators (TCEs) and customer contract check airmen. Provides simulator/flight or classroom instruction on one or more aircraft types as assigned for the issue of licenses, type ratings, internal training, certificates, and pilot qualifications. Responsible for conducting pre and post flight simulator briefings in a thorough, professional manner in accordance with CAE standards. Other required administrative duties (completes training records, recommends remedial training when necessary, track his/her own instructional qualifications and activity, etc.) Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) in creation of curricula and courseware when required.

Physical Requirements

• The physical dexterity required in performing tasks that require hand / eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Ability to sit in a confined space for 4-6 hours at a time with limited breaks
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (as many as 10 hours) with limited breaks
• Ability to sit, stoop, climb, and twist and turn

What to Expect

• A “true” professional character with the ability to create a welcoming and successful learning environment
• The proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels, both spoken and written
• Commitment to the customer - providing continuous “red carpet” customer service
• The capability to tailor training sessions to the needs of a diverse customer base
• A keen eye for detail – must be able and willing to maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with CAE policy and FAA requirements

Who is CAE?

CAE is a global leader in modelling, simulation and training for civil aviation. CAE is the largest network of civil training location with more than 210 full-flight simulators in 50+ training locations worldwide. CAE serves worldwide airlines, aircraft operators and manufacturers across the globe. Our vision is to be the recognized global training partner of choice to enhance safety, efficiency and readiness.

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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.

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