Instructor Pilot & SME — Flight Simulator Training Lead

CAE Inc; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Career development program

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

CAE Instructor Pilots in the United States are tasked with developing pilot confidence and skill through high-quality simulator and ground training. You will lead training sessions, conduct thorough pre- and post-flight briefings, and serve as a subject matter expert across assigned aircraft platforms.

Responsibilities include delivering simulator and ground-schoo curriculum aligned with CAE and FAA standards, maintaining training records, and advising on remedial training when needed.

Qualifications

• ATP certificate or ATP Written is required or highly preferred.
• Unrestricted PIC Type Rating is preferred.
• FAR Part 135 experience and 3,000+ total flight hours is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in line with regulatory requirements, CAE curriculum, and customer expectations.
• Conduct professional pre- and post-flight simulator briefings.
• Act as SME for client training and internal course development.
• Maintain training records and qualifications; recommend remedial training when needed.
• Provide instruction across aircraft types for licenses, type ratings, certificates, and internal qualifications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Passion for teaching

US work authorization

Education

Unrestricted ATP certificate or ATP Written

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAE Instructor Pilots in the United States are tasked with developing pilot confidence and skill through high-quality simulator and ground training. You will lead training sessions, conduct thorough pre- and post-flight briefings, and serve as a subject matter expert across assigned aircraft platforms.

Responsibilities include delivering simulator and ground-schoo curriculum aligned with CAE and FAA standards, maintaining training records, and advising on remedial training when needed.