About This Role Who We Are: * CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness. * CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. * CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE make us who we are, and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. What We Have to Offer: * Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance. * A work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and safe. * Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take the initiative, and make decisions. * Recognition, professional development, advancement, and having fun! Summary The IFT-R FLT/CC will work directly for the Chief Pilot and be responsible for directing live flight and simulator operations associated with student pilot training in the Bell 505 helicopter in support of the contract task order. The FLT/CC will be the Subject Matter Expert for all instruction provided under the existing syllabus of instruction (e.g., aircraft, classroom, simulator, stand-up, or practical environments as required, curriculum/courseware development/improvement). The FLT/CC must understand the Federal Aviation Administration Parts 61 and 91 flight instruction criteria. The FLT/CC will manage experienced instructor pilots in all phases of IFT-R operations. Communicates with parties inside and outside of the organization on matters of mission importance to influence senior leadership on new concepts, practices, and approaches. Monitors standardization and flight discipline of line instructors and student pilot candidates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. * Assist the Chief Pilot in all duties as required. This includes but is not limited to filling in as the Chief Pilot in their absence, supervising daily activities, acting as risk mitigation briefing authority, and taking a lead role in developing new programs enabling the safe and efficient execution of future IFT-R Helicopter training requirements. * Responsible for oversight of aircraft, simulator, and academic scheduling functions to ensure customers' needs are met as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and government proposal. * Responsible for ensuring all programs lead to safe flight operations and coordinating with investigating officials (military or federal) for any aircraft incidents/accidents. * Assist the Program Manager and Chief Pilot in recruitment, interview, and hiring for positions within Operations (as required). This includes newly acquired positions and promotions from within the organization to meet new needs, replacements, and staffing of leadership positions within Operations. * Fly student sorties, instructor initial and upgrade certifications, Annual flight evaluations, Supervisor of Flight, assist with academic instruction (as required), and maintenance operation flight checks/ground MOCs. * Interface with appropriate program stakeholders, customers, and CAE USA staff to proactively identify and address quality assurance issues and ensure that all quality requirements are met. * Lead the development of program growth/organizational change when requested by the Chief Pilot. * Other duties as directed by the Chief Pilot to include both internal needs and business development initiatives. Supervisory Responsibilities * Responsible for activities of direct reports including, but not limited to, attendance/time management, adherence to company policy and procedures, uniformity, and standardization of student grade sheets and evaluations. Ensures the flight training syllabus is executed effectively within the assigned flight. Development of technical and leadership skills among instructors within the assigned flight. * Responsible for scheduling personnel and managing labor and material expenditures. * Attends meetings, manages delivery schedules, and coordinates configuration management activities. * Ensures a safe and secure work environment is established and maintained. Qualifications and Education Requirements * License(s)/Certificate(s): Current FAA Commercial Pilot, Instrument Helicopter. Current FAA CFI/I Helicopter certification. * 2500 hours as Pilot in command, 100 hours Instrument with experience instructing in the IFR environment, 100 hours night. * 1000 hours of instruction given Military IP/Civilian CFI/I. FAA Dual Instruction experience preferred. * Class II FAA flight medical certificate current within the previous 12 months. * Qualification/experience flying technologically advanced aircraft (glass panel). * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work in a team environment and direct subordinates. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Progressive management experience preferred. * Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent professional development education preferred. * Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations * FAA Commercial Rotary Pilot's License rating and Certificated Flight Instructor/Instrument-Rotary or can readily obtain through a military competency process with the FAA. Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for properly marking and handling all information and materials in any form. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees who do not have 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 in company-provided resources. Work Environment and Physical Demands * Domestic and international travel as required. * Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit. * Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery. * Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and their surrounding environment. * Work in a regular office environment; communicate via a personal computer, telephone, and fax. * Will be working in areas with a risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure. * Will, at times, be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises. Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Position Type Regular CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics. If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.