C130J Pilot SME

Training Centre Operations at CAE lies at the heart of our commitment to training excellence across Civil Aviation and Defense & Security. As part of this team, you’ll develop and provide training, continually enhance program quality, and ensure seamless operations and service excellence, empowering pilots, aircrew, and mission-critical teams to excel when it matters most.

Behind the scenes, you play a vital role in equipping them with the skills and readiness they need to succeed—through every moment, milestone, and mission. With a team that values growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose, CAE offers a dynamic environment where your contributions to training create a lasting impact on the future of safety and readiness worldwide.

Reporting to the CAE CFO Manager Training Support Group and working in close collaboration with other Training System Specialists and DND (end-user), the TSS Pilot is responsible for the updating and maintenance of courseware and testing and validation of simulator software configurations.

Description

• Provide training task/teaching point linkage to device and courseware functional technical requirements.
• Use aircraft documentation to provide engineering support to software developers during project integration activities.
• Develop courseware support deliverables to include training plans, CGF mission scenarios and lesson plan scripts.
• Provide the day-to-day link with 426 Sqn Tactical Flight Instructors to achieve and maintain the training solution.
• Plan, conduct and monitor the testing and inspection of Device Based Lessons (DBLs) and Computer Based Training (CBT) lessons.
• Test Synthetic Training Devices, from Full Flight Simulators through Flight Training Devices to Computer Aided Training devices, to ensure the design, customer training and regulatory requirements are met.
• Support customer acceptance and device qualification and testing activities.
• Manage simulator deficiencies - identifying defects as early as possible during validation and acceptance activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be a previously trained CC130J Pilot.
• A minimum of 600 hours flying experience as an Aircraft Commander pilot in a CC130J/E/H aircraft, proof of hours in CF1281 Logbook.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software, primarily Outlook, MS Word and Power Point.
• Detail oriented with superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with quality standards, training plans, and training media used to ensure teaching points are met per Training Standards.
• Eligibility to work in Canada either as a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident or with a valid Work Permit.
• Ability to obtain and maintain both Controlled Goods Clearance and a Government of Canada security clearance as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CC130E/C130H Pilots will be considered based on experience levels.
• Multi engine/glass cockpit may also be considered.

Benefits

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.
• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible schedules.
• Attractive employee benefits.

Base Pay Range

Our total rewards package includes base pay and benefits, with final compensation determined by experience, skill, location, and internal equity. $104,700 CAD - $154,700 CAD.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably.

Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available - contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.