Operational experience as an F-35 or 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 with simulator-based or synthetic training environments.
Experience supporting curriculum development and military training programs.
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.
Responsibilities
Provide operational expertise for designing and developing training curricula.
Review and validate courseware for alignment with RCAF training objectives.
Support validation and acceptance testing of courseware and training devices.
Contribute to developing training policies, procedures, and best practices.
Identify training-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Advise on integrating F-35 operational concepts into the training curriculum.
Collaborate with internal teams and military stakeholders to meet program objectives.
Provide subject matter expertise on Ground-Based Training Systems and future training capabilities.
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 remote work options across Canada
Opportunity to contribute to a major military aviation training initiative in Canada.
Full Job Description
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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
Position Type Regular
About CAE Inc
CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
