Lear 45 Instructor Pilot-EN

About the role

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 contribute to CAE’s legacy of flight training excellence while keeping your own skills sharp. Supported by advanced training and cutting‑edge technology, you grow as an educator and find purpose in helping pilots excel, no matter the challenges they face. In this role you play a critical part in developing pilot confidence and skill through high‑quality simulator and ground training, leading training sessions, conducting thorough pre‑ and post‑flight briefings, and serving as a subject matter expert across assigned aircraft platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE curriculum, and customer expectations.
• Conduct professional, comprehensive pre‑ and post‑flight simulator briefings.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for client training and internal course development.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing training records, maintaining instructional qualifications, and recommending remedial training when needed.
• Provide instruction across one or more aircraft types for licenses, type ratings, certificates, and internal qualifications.
• After approximately 1.5+ years (subject to business need), qualify as a Training Center Evaluator (TCE) and customer contract check airman.

Requirements

• Unrestricted ATP certificate or completion of ATP Written.
• Unrestricted PIC Type Rating preferred.
• FAR Part 135 experience and 3,000+ total flight hours preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and internet‑based programs.
• Participation in CAE’s DOT Drug & Alcohol testing program.
• Experience flying business aircraft highly desired.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Constantly ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Occasionally move into different positions, including confined spaces.
• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods (standing or sitting).
• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally adjust or move objects up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, or fingers.

Qualifications

• Prior instructional or training experience.
• Ability to tailor training content to a diverse customer base.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to accurate recordkeeping in accordance with CAE and FAA standards.
• Demonstrated customer‑service mindset and ability to create a positive learning environment.
• Professional character with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP coverage (full‑time employees).
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