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Instructor Pilot – PC-– Advanced Flying Training -Wing; AFT-FW

Job in Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4M, Canada
Listing for: CAE
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Training Consultant, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Instructor Pilot – PC-21 – Advanced Flying Training Fixed-Wing (AFT-FW)
Location: Moose Jaw

CAE is a global leader in training for civil aviation and defence and security. CAE is the prime contractor responsible for the NATO Flying Training in Canada’s (NFTC) program as well as the Future Air Crew Training (FACT) program, in Moose Jaw, SK, that produces qualified military pilots for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and other global defence customers.

By joining our team of military trained instructor pilots, you will be helping to create a dynamic and exciting environment for students learning to fly and operate the PC-21 trainer.

During the build-up to commencement of training, the AFT-FW Instructor Pilot will be closely involved in leading a team of AFT-FW CQFIs in the design and development of the pilot training system for the future of the RCAF. This will entail:

  • Undertaking aircraft type conversion training;

  • Supporting the design and development of courseware, including classroom-based, synthetic training device-based and live flying training sequences;

  • Supporting acceptance testing of courseware, synthetic training devices and aircraft;

  • Supporting the establishment of an integrated training centre through the development of policy and procedure documents; and

  • Supporting the integration and testing of various Information Management systems (e.g. Learning)

  • Testing of the synthetic training devices’ lesson plans and PC21 air lesson plans (ALPs)

  • The role we are offering you:

    Once steady state training has commenced, the AFT-FW Instructor Pilot will be responsible to maintain an instructional category as a CQFI, including the following tasks:

  • Deliver training in the classroom, on synthetic training devices, and in our PC-21 aircraft;

  • Maintain flying proficiency, category and currency in accordance with applicable orders (B-GA-100, RCAF FOM, 2 CFFTS Orders and CQFI SOW);

  • Execute instructional sorties in accordance with RCAF instructional doctrine;

  • Be able to execute all missions in the AFT-FW syllabus, including cross country and/or out and back missions;

  • Assist the flight commander in monitoring instructor continuity of assigned students as required;

  • Prepare and conduct presentations/briefings on instructional topics to include A Category ground school as applicable;

  • Follow CAF Flight Safety program and protocols in accordance with A-GA-135-001/AA-001 – Flight Safety for the Canadian Armed Forces manual;

  • Support the customer in writing, maintaining and reviewing procedures, manuals and other documents as required;

  • Support OA and TA organizations both internally and externally as a subject matter expert;

  • Participate in routine, periodic reviews of courseware and procedures;

  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement and maintenance of courseware; and

  • May be assigned to perform Maintenance Test Pilot duties as required.

  • All CQFIs must be qualified to instruct students on Clearhood, Instrument, Navigation, Formation and Composite missions as depicted in the appropriate training program and as applicable to the CQFI’s assigned duties. Additionally, AFT QFI will conduct night flying using Night Vision Goggles. CQFIs may also be required to work in Standards, to conduct staff development, and/or conduct QFI training based on demonstrated performance.

    AFT-FW Instructor Pilot Currency Requirements:

    As the Instructor Pilot, you are responsible for you and your team’s maintenance of RCAF currency and proficiency requirements including, but not limited to:

  • Aeromedical Training IAW CADO 5-301;

  • Spatial Disorientation Training;

  • Centrifuge Training;

  • Escape Systems/Ground Egress Training;

  • ALSE Training;

  • Sea Survival Training;

  • Air Operations Survival – Land;

  • Servicing Training for Cross-Country flights;

  • Certification with St John’s Ambulance in first aid training including CPR and AED; and

  • Fire prevention and fire extinguisher training every four years.

  • AFT-FW Instructor Pilot Candidate Requirements:

    Candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • A minimum of 500 hours of flying time in a single pilot, high performance aeroplane, and

  • Hold a Transport Canada (TC) commercial pilot’s licence

  • Hold, or have held, a TC instructor rating

  • o Demonstrate military experience with an acceptable Prior Learning Assessment Requirement completed

  • All…

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