Lead Instructor Pilot – Flight Simulator Training

CAE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

CAE is seeking an Instructor Pilot to lead training sessions, deliver simulator and ground school instruction, and ensure regulatory compliance across assigned aircraft platforms.

This role emphasizes pre- and post-flight briefings, maintaining training records, and advancing to a Training Center Evaluator after ~1.5 years; candidates should have ATP, PIC type ratings, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted ATP certificate or completion of ATP Written.
• Unrestricted PIC Type Rating preferred.
• FAR Part 135 experience and 3,000+ total flight hours preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based programs.
• Participation in CAE’s DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program.
• Experience flying business aircraft highly desired.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements and CAE curriculum.
• Conduct professional pre- and post-flight simulator briefings.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for client training and internal course development.
• Maintain training records and instructional qualifications; recommend remedial training when needed.
• Provide instruction across one or more aircraft types for licenses, type ratings, certificates, and internal qualifications.
• Progress to Training Center Evaluator (TCE) and customer contract check airman after ~1.5+ years.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teaching

Education

Unrestricted ATP certificate or ATP Written

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CAE is seeking an Instructor Pilot to lead training sessions, deliver simulator and ground school instruction, and ensure regulatory compliance across assigned aircraft platforms.

This role emphasizes pre- and post-flight briefings, maintaining training records, and advancing to a Training Center Evaluator after ~1.5 years; candidates should have ATP, PIC type ratings, and US work authorization.