Job Description Courseware Developer - Civil Aviation Training

CAE Simuflite; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Simuflite is seeking a Courseware Developer to design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain civil aviation training assets. You will work from storyboards and learning designs to produce high-quality courseware that meets standards and objectives.

Responsibilities include creating learner guides, presentations, instructor materials, videos, eLearning modules, and interactive tools, while publishing content using approved systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Training, Communications, Multimedia Development, or related field.
• 3+ years creating courseware, training content, eLearning, multimedia assets, or instructional materials.
• Experience developing content from approved instructional designs, storyboards, or blueprints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise.
• Experience QA reviews and functional testing of learning assets.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent quality across media and formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain training assets from approved designs.
• Create learner guides, presentations, instructor materials, videos, interactive tools, and eLearning modules.
• Publish courseware using approved authoring, CMS, and delivery systems.
• Develop content using Office, Adobe CC, and Articulate Storyline/Rise.
• Ensure content aligns with standards, templates, and objectives.
• Review source materials for clarity and gaps, flag issues.
• Perform QA and functional testing of courseware.
• Collaborate with IDs, SMEs, instructors, and stakeholders through reviews.
• Support updates and sustainment of existing training materials.
• Follow workflows, version-control, and documentation standards.
• Suggest improvements for templates and content reuse.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multi-task management

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Undergraduate degree in Education / Training / Communications / Multimedia Development / Graphic Design

Vocational/technical education or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects)

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

MS Office proficiency

LMS/LCMS knowledge

Job description

The Courseware Developer is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of training assets for civil aviation training programs. Working from approved storyboards, blueprints, and learning designs created by Instructional Designers (IDs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), this role develops high-quality courseware and training materials that align with established standards, templates, and learning objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and assemble training assets based on approved storyboards, blueprints, and learning designs.
• Create and maintain training materials including presentations, learner guides, instructor materials, instructional videos, interactive learning tools, eLearning modules, and supporting documentation.
• Build and publish courseware using approved authoring, content management, and delivery systems.
• Develop content using Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Cloud tools, and eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Rise.
• Apply content provided by Instructional Designers and Subject Matter Experts accurately and consistently.
• Review source materials to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or areas requiring clarification and raise issues as appropriate.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy, completeness, functionality, and compliance with established standards.
• Conduct functional testing of courseware, including navigation, media functionality, and assessments.
• Collaborate with Instructional Designers, Subject Matter Experts, instructors, and other stakeholders during review and revision cycles.
• Support updates, enhancements, and sustainment activities for existing training materials.
• Follow established workflows, version-control practices, and documentation standards.
• Contribute recommendations that support continuous improvement, template optimization, and content reuse.

Scope and Impact

• Supports training programs used across multiple countries and regions, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Works collaboratively with global stakeholders on a regular basis.
• May travel to client or training sites up to approximately 10%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational, technical, or undergraduate degree in Education, Training, Communications, Multimedia Development, Graphic Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing courseware, training content, eLearning, multimedia learning assets, or instructional materials.
• Experience developing content from approved instructional designs, storyboards, or blueprints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, or After Effects.
• Experience using eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and/or Rise.
• Experience conducting quality assurance reviews and functional testing of learning assets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain technical, visual, and instructional consistency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.
• Ability to work in an office and training-center environment, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer-based work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Education, Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Educational Technology, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing courseware or training solutions.
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Experience developing training materials within aviation, aerospace, transportation, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS).
• Experience collaborating with Instructional Designers, Subject Matter Experts, and instructors within structured development environments.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to support content development, quality improvement, workflow efficiency, or content analysis.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

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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Position Type

Regular

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