Location: Moose Jaw
As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You build confidence and skill, inspire mastery, and ensure pilots are prepared for the moments that matter. Whether leading simulator sessions or pre-flight briefings, you’ll contribute to CAE’s legacy of flight training excellence while keeping your own skills sharp. Supported by advanced training and cutting-edge technology, you’ll grow as an educator and find purpose in helping pilots excel, no matter the challenges they face.
The BFT Instructor Pilot will join a team of military‑trained instructor pilots to support the delivery of dynamic training for students learning to fly and operate the G120TP
trainer. During the build‑up to commencement of training, the BFT Instructor Pilot will support the design and development of the future RCAF pilot training system by:
Undertaking aircraft type conversion training
Supporting the design and development of courseware (classroom, synthetic training devices, and live flying sequences)
Supporting acceptance testing of courseware, synthetic training devices, and aircraft
Supporting the establishment of an integrated training centre (policy and procedure development)
Supporting integration and testing of Information Management systems (e.g., Learning systems)
Testing lesson plans for synthetic training devices and G120TP
Air Lesson Plans (ALPs)
Roles and Responsibilities (Steady‑State Operations):
Once steady‑state training has commenced, the BFT Instructor Pilot will maintain an instructional category as a CQFI and:
Deliver training in the classroom, on synthetic training devices, and in the G120TP
aircraft
Maintain flying proficiency, category, and currency IAW B‑GA‑100, RCAF FOM, 2 CFFTS Orders and CQFI SOW
Execute instructional sorties in accordance with RCAF instructional doctrine
Conduct all missions in the BFT syllabus (including cross‑country and out‑and‑back missions)
Assist the Flight Commander in monitoring instructor continuity of assigned students
Prepare and conduct presentations/briefings on instructional topics, including A Category ground school
Follow CAF Flight Safety program and protocols IAW A‑GA‑135‑001/AA‑001
Support the customer in writing, maintaining, and reviewing procedures, manuals, and documents
Support OA and TA organizations internally and externally as a subject matter expert
Participate in periodic reviews of courseware and procedures
Contribute to ongoing courseware improvement and maintenance
Perform Maintenance Test Pilot duties as assigned
CQFI Requirements:
CQFIs must be qualified to instruct Clearhood, Instrument, Navigation, Formation, and Composite missions. They may also be tasked in Standards, staff development, and/or QFI training based on performance.
Currency Requirements:
The Instructor Pilot is responsible for maintaining RCAF currency and proficiency requirements, including:
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 (cross‑country flights)
St. John Ambulance First Aid (CPR/AED)
Fire prevention/extinguisher training (every four years)
Minimum Qualifications
For candidates with no prior military experience:
Minimum 500 hours of flying time in a single‑pilot, high‑performance aeroplane
Transport Canada Commercial Pilot Licence
Hold or previously held a Transport Canada Instructor Rating
For candidates with prior military experience:
Military experience demonstrated through an acceptable Prior Learning Assessment
All candidates must meet the following:
Fluent in English (reading, writing, verbal communication)
Military or professional flying experience within the last 10 years
Unrestricted TC Category 1 medical + any RCAF‑required medical exams
Meet aircraft weight and anthropometric limits
Ability to pass a security evaluation per Controlled Goods Directorate requirements
Able to obtain required re‑transfer authorizations under US ITAR regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous NFTC QFI or Grob G120TP
QFI experience
Flying supervisory or military flight leadership experience
Flight lead experience in trainer or fighter aircraft
Military instructional experience
RAWC Operational Test & Evaluation Course (or RCAF‑recognized equivalent)
Verbal French skills
Benefits:
Fully flexible benefits package
Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group RRSP
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and corporate discounts
Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
Flextime & year‑round California Fridays
Social and community events year‑round
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