All for being ready and resilient.

Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. As part of this team, you’ll develop and provide training, continually enhance program quality, and ensure seamless operations and service excellence, empowering pilots, aircrew, and mission-critical teams to excel when it matters most. Behind the scenes, you play a vital role in equipping them with the skills and readiness they need to succeed—through every moment, milestone, and mission. With a team that values growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose, CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to training create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.

Position Overview

Simulator Instructor – Search and Rescue Technician for Training Center Operations (TCO) Canada

Within CAE Defense & Security International, our TCO Canada organization spreads across the country through 10 cities with over 40 training devices in support of DND Training Delivery to the next generation of aircrew and maintenance crews. Our main objective goes beyond the delivery of simulators, courseware and training solutions. We ensure training delivery and training operations. We focus on long term relationship with our customer, as we ensure the sustainability and improve the training solution as it evolves through the lifecycle of the aircraft evolution within the requirements of our contracts being the training partner of choice for Canada. This opportunity is to support the Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Program and one of Canada’s most noble missions.

Description

• Provide training to aircrew in Search and Rescue (SAR) and Air Drop Operations.

• Demonstrate aerial delivery preparation and procedures.

• Demonstrate safety techniques and coordination during the rescue phase.

• Deliver firsthand experience in simulated scenarios.

• Recommend and participate in improvement initiatives.

• Instruct Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircrew students in classroom and practical settings using aircraft and simulation tools.

• Collaborate with an integrated aircrew instructor team to design and develop CC295 Air Lesson Plans (ALPs), ground school lessons, continuation training and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Work independently and as part of a team to meet diverse customer requirements and achieve team objectives.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during courseware development and updates, ensuring instructor materials and client training materials remain current and accurate.

• Participate in the development of new training courses and modules.

• Ability to travel and work shift/overtime when required.

• Attend training sessions at CAE Montréal or other CAE sites in Canada, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Search and Rescue, Air Drop Systems, or Traffic Technician roles, or equivalent leadership experience.

• Eligibility to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid Work Permit).

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods clearance and Government of Canada Level II Security Clearance.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Physically able to work in confined spaces such as flight training devices.

• Fluency in English.

• Ability to travel occasionally within Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Quality Standards, Training Plans, and training media used to meet teaching points in accordance with training standards.

• Experience authoring and amending multimedia instructional courseware.

• Verbal French skills sufficient to instruct in French.

• Experience with Airbus C295 aircraft.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the RCAF Search & Rescue mission.

• Military‑friendly environment

• Workplace where initiatives are recognized and valued.

• Flexible schedules

• On‑call position (approximately 20–24 hours per week)

Base Pay Range

Our total rewards package includes base pay and benefits, with final compensation determined by experience, skill, location, and internal equity.

$89,300K- $133,900K

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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