Site Lead & Flight Training Operations Manager

CAE; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safe work environment

Autonomy

Professional development

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a Site Lead / FTU Manager to oversee all on-site academic and simulator training activities at the assigned training site, directing contract instructors, support personnel, and operations staff.

You will coordinate scheduling, manage QA programs to AS9100D, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and act as the principal liaison with the USAF Program Office, delivering safe, efficient training and strong customer relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four years experience in flight operations and/or flight training management.
• Eight years total flying experience, including five years in military settings.
• Two years of flight instructor and training management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all on-site academic and simulator training operations.
• Supervise instructors and support personnel responsible for maintaining ATDs and conducting aircrew training.
• Act as the primary liaison between the government Program Office/Quality Assurance Representative (PO/QAR) and the CAE Program Manager.
• Serve as the site-level contract representative and key point of contact for the USAF customer.
• Ensure all site operations comply with contract requirements, policies, and standards.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers and support strong communication channels.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Operational oversight

Communication

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a Site Lead / FTU Manager to oversee all on-site academic and simulator training activities at the assigned training site, directing contract instructors, support personnel, and operations staff.

You will coordinate scheduling, manage QA programs to AS9100D, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and act as the principal liaison with the USAF Program Office, delivering safe, efficient training and strong customer relations.