Instructor Trainer (Civil Global IDT)

CAE Inc; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Inc. seeks an Instructor Trainer to lead global onboarding and development of instructor programs in civil aviation.

You will promote standardization of training practices, support courseware creation, and ensure regulatory alignment across centers while driving continuous improvement. Reporting to the Head of Civil Global Instructor Development Training, the role involves delivering trainings, mentoring instructors, and coordinating with HR, training managers, and center leaders to optimize

Qualifications

• Hold or previously held ICAO ATPL or CPL.
• Hold FAA Instructor Certificate, or Part-FCL Certificate by an EASA Member State, or equivalent.
• Three+ years delivering or managing instructor training programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory training frameworks (EASA Part-FCL, Part-ORA, FAA Parts 61/135/142).
• Experience delivering instructor development training programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration across locations/time zones.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor training programs per IDT standards.
• Apply global instructional standards consistently across activities.
• Coach, mentor, and support instructor development.
• Develop and maintain instructor-facing courseware and lifecycle management.
• Deliver training across virtual and classroom environments.
• Collaborate with Operations, Training Managers, HR, and Center Leaders to align onboarding and qualification sequencing.
• Track progress, outcomes, and KPIs; identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Instructor training

Adult learning

CBTA/EBT

Coaching/mentoring

Courseware development

Cross-cultural

Regulatory knowledge

MS Teams

Presentation skills

Education

ICAO ATPL/CPL

FAA/Part-FCL

Tools

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are seeking an Instructor Trainer to support the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of global instructor onboarding and development programs. Reporting to the Head of Civil Global Instructor Development Training (IDT), this role is responsible for promoting globally consistent instructor training practices, supporting instructor-facing courseware development, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE training standards, and global instructor development processes. The Instructor Trainer collaborates with stakeholders across the organization to drive instructor qualification, standardization, and training excellence while contributing to global training initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver instructor training programs in accordance with Civil Global IDT standards, policies, and training requirements.
• Apply global instructional standards consistently across all instructor development activities.
• Serve as an Instructor Trainer, Mentor, or Coach by supporting instructor development through demonstration, feedback, coaching, and best-practice role modeling.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of instructor-facing courseware, ensuring alignment with approved IDT courseware management processes.
• Contribute to courseware creation, revision, digital optimization, and lifecycle management to support high-quality learning experiences.
• Deliver training using virtual and classroom methodologies, including modern digital learning tools and online facilitation techniques.
• Collaborate with Operations, Training Managers, Center Leaders, HR Partners, Training Standards Specialists, and Standards Leaders to support instructor onboarding, qualification planning, and resource readiness.
• Provide input into instructor training forecasts and qualification sequencing to support operational needs.
• Support global alignment and standardization initiatives through cross-center collaboration and communication.
• Track instructor progress, training outcomes, quality indicators, and performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support reporting and monitoring of organizational objectives and performance measures, including OKRs and KPIs.
• Conduct instructor observations, evaluations, coaching sessions, and structured feedback discussions using established competency frameworks.
• Promote instructional excellence by applying competency-based training and assessment principles and reinforcing consistent instructional and assessment practices.
• Participate in multi-center and global training initiatives as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold or have previously held an ICAO Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
• Hold or have previously held one of the following: FAA Instructor Certificate; or Part-FCL Instructor Certificate issued by an EASA Member State; or Equivalent qualification meeting applicable regulatory requirements related to the training domain supported.
• Three (3) or more years of experience delivering or managing instructor training programs.
• Working knowledge of regulatory training frameworks such as EASA Part-FCL, Part-ORA, FAA Parts 61, 135, and 142.
• Experience delivering instructor development training programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, facilitation techniques, and competency-based training and assessment (CBTA/EBT).
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing instructors, trainers, assessors, or similar training professionals.
• Experience developing and maintaining instructional courseware, including lesson plans, presentations, and assessments.
• Experience conducting instructor observations, evaluations, and feedback sessions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple locations, cultures, and time zones.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to analyze performance measures, training outcomes, and quality indicators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and virtual training delivery platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an Approved Training Organization (ATO), Air Operator Certificate (AOC) environment, or global aviation training organization.
• Multi-domain aviation training experience, including Business Aviation Training (BAT), Commercial Aviation Training (CAT), Flight Training Organizations (FTO), or related environments.
• Experience supporting multiple business units, training programs, or operational domains.
• Advanced knowledge of instructor qualification, onboarding pathways, and training progression programs.
• Familiarity with instructor onboarding pathways, including new hire onboarding, Part 1, CBTA, CRM, IPPM/DOI, and training sequencing methodologies.
• Experience coordinating courseware governance processes and structured content update programs.
• Experience leading or coordinating global, regional, or multi-center training initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience delivering programs in areas such as: Teaching and Learning CBTA Fundamentals Crew Resource Management (CRM) Briefing and Debriefing Techniques Instructor Competencies Related instructor development disciplines Advanced online facilitation and virtual learning delivery experience.

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. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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