Instructor Pilot

Description:

CAE, a global leader in training and simulation for defense and aviation professionals, is hiring a FWSAR Instructor Pilot based in Comox, British Columbia. This role is critical to ensuring military aviators are trained and ready for the highest-stakes missions, including search and rescue (SAR) operations.

The Instructor Pilot will deliver comprehensive training in synthetic environments such as high-fidelity flight simulators and ground-based devices. You will mentor military personnel, evaluate progress, and support courseware development while working with a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary team dedicated to safety, security, and mission readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide academic and flight instruction using simulators and training devices

• Deliver servicing and elementary work training

• Evaluate student performance, maintain progress reports, and deliver feedback

• Collaborate with other instructors to meet training objectives

• Contribute to the development and improvement of instructional courseware

• Ensure consistency with training plans, standards, and teaching points

• Occasionally travel and work overtime in support of CAE projects

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid Canadian Work Permit

• Eligible for Controlled Goods and Government of Canada Level II security clearance

• Experience as a multi-engine fixed-wing pilot

• Certified Flight Instructor / Instructor Pilot

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Physically fit for confined simulator spaces

Preferred Skills:

• Experience as a Search and Rescue (SAR) pilot

• Familiarity with instructional courseware design and training media

• Ability to instruct in French (preferred)

• Prior experience with Airbus CC295 aircraft is an asset

Compensation & Benefits:

• Monthly Salary: CAD 8,625 – CAD 12,941

• Flexible scheduling and occasional work-from-home

• Inclusive and supportive workplace

• Competitive benefits package

Employment Type:

• Part-time, On Call, Fixed Term

Equal Opportunity Commitment:
CAE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.