CAE Inc

SAAB 2000 Instructor Pilot

CAE Inc$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor's preferred.
  • Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Teaching or training experience preferred.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Authorized to live/work in the U.S.
  • Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Valid ATP certificate with unrestricted PIC type rating.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  • Strong listening and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver simulator and ground school training per standards and curriculum.
  • Act as a subject matter expert throughout the training phases.
  • Provide comprehensive instruction for licenses and pilot qualifications.
  • Conduct pre- and post-flight simulator briefings professionally.
  • Complete administrative tasks related to training records and instructor qualifications.
  • Support curriculum and course development as an expert when needed.
  • Qualify as a Training Center Evaluator after 1.5+ years based on business needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs.
  • 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans with matching.
  • Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D, plus short-term disability.
  • Options for legal coverage, long-term care, and pet insurance.
  • Programs promoting work-life balance and well-being.
  • Paid Holidays with strategic time off during year-end.
Full Job Description
As a SAAB 2000 Instructor Pilot at CAE/SIMCOM, you will play a key role in developing confident, highly skilled pilots through world-class simulator and ground school instruction. You will guide clients through their training journey while ensuring safety, compliance, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in accordance with regulatory standards, CAE curriculum, and customer requirements.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) guiding clients through all phases of their training.
  • Provide simulator, flight, and classroom instruction for licenses, type ratings, internal training, certificates, and pilot qualifications.
  • Conduct thorough, professional pre- and post-flight simulator briefings.
  • Complete required administrative tasks, including training records, remedial training recommendations, and monitoring instructor qualifications.
  • Support curriculum and courseware development as an SME when required.
  • After approximately 1.5+ years, and based on business needs, qualify as a Training Center Evaluator (TCE) and customer contract check airman.
  • Participate in training programs that may include international travel and extended stays.
  • Uphold a professional, welcoming learning environment and tailor training to diverse customers.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with CAE and FAA requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or state-issued equivalent (Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred).
  • 3,000+ hours of total flight time.
  • 2-5 years of job-relevant experience.
  • Previous teaching or training experience preferred.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Must be authorized to live/work in the United States.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet-based programs.
  • Ability to participate in CAE's DOT Anti-Drug & Alcohol testing program.
  • Hold an unrestricted ATP certificate and one unrestricted PIC type rating
  • Excellent fluency in English (spoken and written)
  • Strong listening and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Existing instructor qualification or type rating.
  • FAR Part 135 experience.
  • SAAB 2000 Type Rating.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to deliver "red carpet" customer service.
  • Ability to tailor training to diverse customer needs.
  • Keen attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills.
  • Previous experience as 142 Instructor and/or Training Center Evaluator.
  • Experience flying business aircraft is a plus
Physical Requirements:
  • Constantly ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
  • Occasionally move into various positions, including confined spaces
  • Remain in stationary positions for prolonged periods (standing or sitting)
  • Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks
  • Occasionally adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds
  • Occasionally perform repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP plans
  • 401(k) and employee stock purchase programs with CAE match
  • Generous paid time off, including parental leave and vacation
  • Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and caregiver support
  • Voluntary legal coverage, long-term care, dependent life insurance, pet insurance, and FSA programs
  • Additional programs supporting healthy work-life balance and personal and professional well-being
  • Paid Holidays - currently scheduled so employees are off between December 25 and January 1.


Position Type
Regular

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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.
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