Site Manager II

CAE Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safe work environment

Autonomy to deliver

Professional development

Job summary

CAE USA is seeking an experienced Expat Site Manager to lead onsite operations at the Seahawk Simulation & Warfare Center. You will oversee training-device availability, sustainment activities, and security-compliant operations in a multinational, high-tempo environment.

The role requires coordinating with CAE Australia and RAN stakeholders, mentoring expatriate staff, and ensuring proper handling of classified information. U.S.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in military aviation, simulation, training systems, or sustainment operations.
• Experience managing multinational or expatriate teams.
• Strong understanding of classified environments and security compliance (SSA, export control, TCP).
• Ability to interface effectively with military customers and contractors.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relocate to Australia for long-term expatriate assignment.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of CAE USA personnel supporting MH-–60R training systems at SSWC.
• Coordinate technical, sustainment, and training support activities with CAE Australia staff and RAN customer representatives.
• Ensure daily training schedule support and device availability in accordance with RAN Sustainment requirements.
• Oversee simulator readiness, maintenance oversight, fault response, and prioritization of device recoveries.
• Serve as CAE USA's primary onsite representative to RAN, NAWCTSD, and Commonwealth defense offices.
• Support contract negotiations, sustainment planning, and device performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership in military aviation

Multinational/expatriate teams

Security/compliance

Communication

US citizenship

Relocation to Australia

Job description

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. Our corporate functions don’t just support — they lead, shaping the company’s path and preparing clients and employees for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference, with opportunities to grow, collaborate, and thrive.

Who We Are

CAE

CAE Vision

Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

CAE Defense & Security Mission

CAE’s Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

CAE Values

Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

The Expat Site Manager leads CAE USA’s onsite operations at the Seahawk Simulation & Warfare Center (SSWC), overseeing training-device availability, sustainment activities, SSA-compliant operations, expatriate support, and daily coordination between CAE USA, CAE Australia, and RAN stakeholders. The role ensures high readiness of MH-–60R Tactical Operational Flight Trainers (TOFTs), Weapons Tactics Trainers (WTTs), and associated systems within a classified facility environment. This position requires a leader capable of operating in a multinational, high-–tempo military simulation environment while maintaining strict security, safety, and customer-“facing standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead daily operations of CAE USA personnel supporting MH-–60R training systems at SSWC.
• Coordinate technical, sustainment, and training support activities with CAE Australia staff and RAN customer representatives.
• Ensure daily training schedule support and device availability in accordance with RAN Sustainment requirements.
• Oversee simulator readiness, maintenance oversight, fault response, and prioritization of device recoveries.
• Serve as CAE USA's primary onsite representative to RAN, NAWCTSD, and Commonwealth defense offices.
• Facilitate discussions, meetings, and program updates with internal and external partners.
• Support contract negotiations, sustainment planning, and device performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SSA, Affiliate Operations Plan (AOP), export control, and Technology Control Plan (TCP) constraints.
• Manage proper separation of U.S. and Australian affiliate responsibilities to protect classified and controlled information.
• Serve as onsite authority for ensuring expatriate staff adhere to security rules within a Secret-compartmentalized building and device environment.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate onsite CAE USA expats and coordinate daily workflow across multinational teams.
• Assist expats with operational integration, HR coordination, local procedures, and visa-related workplace requirements.
• Maintain consistent communication with CAE USA HR, Security, and Program Management offices.
• Support delivery of sustainment, COMS/CIS activities, engineering updates, obsolescence management, and courseware/device support tasks.
• Contribute to program documentation, reporting, and contract deliverables.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience in military aviation, simulation, training systems, or sustainment operations.
• Experience managing multinational or expatriate teams.
• Strong understanding of classified environments and security compliance (SSA, export control, TCP).
• Ability to interface effectively with military customers and contractors.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relocate to Australia for long-term expatriate assignment.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• MH-–60R, maritime helicopter, Navy training system, or rotary-wing operations experience.
• Prior experience with CAE TOFT/WTT systems or other advanced simulators.
• Familiarity with RAN operations or Commonwealth defense organizations.
• Background supporting NAWCTSD programs or COMS/CIS sustainment activities.
• Experience interpreting SSA/AOP compliance scenarios in affiliate environments.

Security Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

• Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required.
• The employee is on call 24x7 for the resolution of problems and issues.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry training materials and equipment as required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About CAE

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.

Position Type

Regular Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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Data Privacy

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