Description

CAE is seeking an experienced F-35 / 5th Generation Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, development, validation, and implementation of Canada's Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program. This position focuses on training development, operational design, and program implementation for the Leonardo M-346 training ecosystem and is a non-flying role.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide operational expertise to support the design and development of classroom, simulator, and flying training curricula.
• Review and validate courseware to ensure alignment with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training objectives and operational requirements.
• Support validation, verification, and acceptance testing activities related to courseware and training devices.
• Contribute to the development of training policies, procedures, instructional standards, and best practices.
• Identify training-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Advise on the integration of F-35 and 5th Generation fighter operational concepts into the FFLIT curriculum and training environment.
• Support the development of concepts of operations, training center procedures, and operational policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, military stakeholders, and program leadership to support program objectives and key milestones.
• Provide subject matter expertise related to Ground-Based Training Systems (GBTS), simulator utilization, and future training capability development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Operational experience as an F-35 or other 5th Generation fighter pilot and instructor pilot within the RCAF or a comparable military organization.
• 10 to 15 years of military flight operations experience.
• More than 10 years of leadership, instructional, or training-related experience.
• Experience working with simulator-based or synthetic training environments.
• Experience supporting curriculum development, instructional systems design, military training programs, or related training initiatives.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Postsecondary education in a relevant field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Level II Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel occasionally within Canada and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an F-35 Instructor Pilot or instructor pilot on another 5th Generation fighter platform.
• Experience within RCAF fighter training organizations or military training development organizations.
• Experience with the M-346 aircraft, Future Lead-In Training (FLIT), or advanced jet training programs.
• Experience supporting simulator, training device, or Ground-Based Training System (GBTS) development and acceptance testing.
• Experience developing operational policies, procedures, or training standards.

Benefits

• Company benefits plan
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work remotely from locations across Canada
• Opportunity to contribute to one of Canada's major military aviation training initiatives