Flight Simulator Instructor - Ground Based Training System (GBTS)

Are you a military pilot seeking a 2nd career or post-retirement career opportunity? Are you seeking an opportunity to continue enjoying the camaraderie of the Air Force while training the next generation of military pilots in Canada to be operationally prepared? To be home for holidays and the moments that matter? Come join our team and share your passion with us!

Do you have a military pilot background and are looking for an opportunity to pass on your wisdom and experience to the next generation of Air Force pilots. Looking for a work environment where you can meet challenges, innovate, use state-of-the-art tools and collaborate with experts from various sectors? Want to join a world‑class company and industry leader and be proud to contribute to our projects and mission? Come join our team and share your passion with us!

By joining GBTS as part of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program, you will have the opportunity to offer Simulator and Academic training to ab initio Air Force Pilots from Canada and abroad.

The role we are offering you:

• Provide simulator instruction on the Harvard II Flying Training Device (FTD to military student pilots in accordance with the applicable NFTC Training Plan and Canadian Forces Individual Training and Education System (CFITES).
• Develop specific expertise in one of the many aviation related Academic subjects associated with Military Pilot Training in order to create and deliver academic lectures in support of the NFTC training program.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of specific Aircraft Operating Instructions, applicable Standard Manoeuvre Manual and NFTC pilot training syllabi.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Military pilot background.
• Knowledge of approved pilot instructional techniques
• Practical military pilot instructional experience
• Flexibility in handling tasks and projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and good presentation skills in English
• Solid interpersonal skills

Candidate must successfully pass a security evaluation per the requirements of the Controlled Goods Directorate of Canada and to CAE being able to obtain all necessary re-transfer authorization in compliance with US ITAR regulations.

CAE offers:

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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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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