Job Information
CAE USA INC Flight Instructors in United States
Role and Responsibilities
The Flight Instructor is responsible for delivering high quality flight , simulator and ground instruction to students in compliance with the CAE Global Academy Training standards and Safety standards and applicable aviation authority regulations. He/she ensures that course standards, training requirements and objectives are met by each student. This position is training students with a strong focus on professional behavior and attitude besides strong theoretical and practical knowledge of flying. Therefore ‘teaching by example’ is a very important responsibility for the Flight Instructor.
Instruct students in practical and s imulator training strictly adhering to the applicable Training and Safety Standards , CGA Quality standards and/or other company directives
Monitor, plan and assist students to enable satisfactory progress through the course and stay within established timelines; timely and pro-active reporting and action to prevent delays and unsatisfactory progress
Promotes safe behavior at all times and complies in behavior and execution with the Safety Management System ; e nsures all students understand and practice all aspects of the CGA Safety Management System
Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all student and flight related administration and records including planning for examinations
‘Teaching by example’ by behaving as an exemplary role model to students promoting professional, disciplined and safe behavior
Monitor technical and internal status and cleanliness of all the aircraft concerned and report discrepanc ies to the responsible people
Attends administrative, standardization and instructor development meetings and in-service training as assigne d ; also attends open days and trade shows as requested
I dentify and initiate improvements for practical instruction and Training Standards and work with responsible people to constantly improve safety and quality levels
KEY PROCESSES
Conducting practical and simulator flight training to students
Completion of student and flight related administration
Execution of Safety Management System KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPI)
Student pass rate on first attempt on check rides and examinations
Client feedback rating through client feedback survey QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Ability to work well in a highly structured environment
Team o riented
Result oriented
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Knowledge of MS Word and MS Outlook
E DUCATION REQUIRED
No aircraft accident or aviation violation convictions
Current Commercial Pilot License
Flight Instructor Qualification is an advantage
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Minimum requirements as indicated in Training Standards and as required by local aviation authorities
Previous experience as trainer or teacher is an advantage
CONTACTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Communication to students and parents
Communication to colleague instructors and other departments ( ie Maintenance, Operations)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English ICAO level 4 is required
Other languages are an advantage
Position Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We’re investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.