Site Manager-EN

About Us

CAE’s vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness.

CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

Our values—Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE—define who we are and guide us in making a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a work environment where employees are valued, respected, and safe, and the freedom to succeed through teamwork, initiative, and decision-making. We recognize contributions, support professional development, and promote work-life balance.

About the Role

The Site Lead / Formal Training Unit (FTU) Manager oversees all academic and simulator training activities at the assigned training site. This role provides leadership and direction for contract instructors, support personnel, and operations staff involved in maintaining and operating Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) and delivering aircrew instruction.

The Site Lead serves as the principal liaison between CAE and the customer’s Program Office, ensuring contract compliance, operational effectiveness, training throughput, and a safe and secure working environment. The position coordinates scheduling, manages quality assurance programs, supports configuration requirements, and represents the company in day-to-day base and community interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all on-site academic and simulator training operations.
• Supervise and evaluate instructors and support personnel responsible for maintaining ATDs and conducting aircrew training.
• Act as the primary liaison between the government Program Office/Quality Assurance Representative (PO/QAR) and the CAE Program Manager.
• Serve as the site-level contract representative and key point of contact for the USAF customer.
• Ensure all site operations comply with contract requirements, policies, and standards.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers and support strong communication channels.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly device utilization reports and other required reporting.
• Establish and uphold appropriate safety and security standards for all training and maintenance activities.
• Participate in and plan conferences, meetings, and discussions with USAF customers.
• Ensure training throughput aligns with fiscal year contractual requirements.
• Manage yearly, monthly, and weekly training schedules for academic and simulator training.
• Provide oversight for personnel training programs and ensure the availability of necessary resources.
• Observe and evaluate instructor performance in both classroom and simulator environments.
• Manage the site’s quality assurance program to ensure compliance with AS9100D standards.
• Submit required data monthly to meet CDRL documentation requirements.
• Attend scheduled weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings with CAE and customer stakeholders.
• Represent CAE in local base communities through professional engagement, community activities, and coordination efforts.
• Coordinate with the Training System Support Center (TSSC) Manager regarding facilities and support requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of four years of previous flight operations and/or flight training management experience.
• Minimum of eight years total flying experience, including five years of military experience.
• At least two years of flight instructor and training management experience.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience managing training operations in a military or simulator-based environment.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.

Security Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company-provided resources.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Domestic and international travel may be required. May require work in simulator environments involving exposure to hydraulics, electrical systems, extreme heat, airborne particles, loud noise, and mechanical components.

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk or climb stairs and ladders to access simulator or cockpit environments.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and crawl on or under training devices when required.
• Ability to detect odors, noises, or other environmental indicators important to ATD function or surrounding conditions.
• Ability to distinguish colors required for operational safety or equipment inspection.
• Ability to perform regular office tasks including prolonged periods of computer use.