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F-35/5th Generation Fighter Pilot SME-EN
- Halifax, NS, Canada
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Description
CAE is seeking an experienced F-35 / 5th Generation Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, development, validation, and implementation of Canada's Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program. This position focuses on training development, operational design, and program implementation for the Leonardo M-346 training ecosystem and is a non-flying role.
Responsibilities Include
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.
Position Type
Regular
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.
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As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Description
CAE is seeking an experienced F-35 / 5th Generation Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, development, validation, and implementation of Canada's Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program. This position focuses on training development, operational design, and program implementation for the Leonardo M-346 training ecosystem and is a non-flying role.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide operational expertise to support the design and development of classroom, simulator, and flying training curricula.
- Review and validate courseware to ensure alignment with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training objectives and operational requirements.
- Support validation, verification, and acceptance testing activities related to courseware and training devices.
- Contribute to the development of training policies, procedures, instructional standards, and best practices.
- Identify training-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Advise on the integration of F-35 and 5th Generation fighter operational concepts into the FFLIT curriculum and training environment.
- Support the development of concepts of operations, training center procedures, and operational policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams, military stakeholders, and program leadership to support program objectives and key milestones.
- Provide subject matter expertise related to Ground-Based Training Systems (GBTS), simulator utilization, and future training capability development.
- Operational experience as an F-35 or other 5th Generation fighter pilot and instructor pilot within the RCAF or a comparable military organization.
- 10 to 15 years of military flight operations experience.
- More than 10 years of leadership, instructional, or training-related experience.
- Experience working with simulator-based or synthetic training environments.
- Experience supporting curriculum development, instructional systems design, military training programs, or related training initiatives.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Postsecondary education in a relevant field.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Level II Security Clearance.
- Ability to travel occasionally within Canada and internationally as required.
- Experience as an F-35 Instructor Pilot or instructor pilot on another 5th Generation fighter platform.
- Experience within RCAF fighter training organizations or military training development organizations.
- Experience with the M-346 aircraft, Future Lead-In Training (FLIT), or advanced jet training programs.
- Experience supporting simulator, training device, or Ground-Based Training System (GBTS) development and acceptance testing.
- Experience developing operational policies, procedures, or training standards.
- Company benefits plan
- Pension plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities within a global organization
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work remotely from locations across Canada
- Opportunity to contribute to one of Canada's major military aviation training initiatives
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.
Position Type
Regular
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.
Data Privacy
Privacy Statement | CAE
As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Provide fighter-pilot subject matter expertise for the design, development, validation, and implementation of Canada’s Future Fighter Lead-In Training program and its M-346 training ecosystem. Develop and review curricula, courseware, policies, and operational concepts, and support simulator and training-device testing while collaborating with military stakeholders and program teams.
Requirements
Requires operational experience as an F-35 or other fifth-generation fighter pilot and instructor pilot, 10–15 years of military flight operations, and more than 10 years of leadership, instructional, or training experience. Candidates also need experience with synthetic training and curriculum or training-program development, relevant postsecondary education, the ability to obtain and maintain Level II security clearance, and availability for occasional travel.
Skills
- F-35 Operational Expertise
- Fifth-Generation Fighter Operations
- Instructor Pilot Experience
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Systems Design
- Simulator-Based Training
- Ground-Based Training Systems
- Courseware Validation
- Operational Policy Development
- Training Standards
- Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Military Training Program Development
Benefits
- Company Benefits Plan
- Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Career Development Opportunities
- Health And Wellness Programs
- Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement
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Keywords
- F-35
- Fifth-Generation Fighter
- Royal Canadian Air Force
- Future Fighter Lead-In Training
- Future Lead-In Training
- Leonardo M-346
- Flight Operations
- Instructor Pilot
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Systems Design
- Courseware
- Simulator-Based Training
- Synthetic Training
- Ground-Based Training Systems
- Training Devices
- Validation And Verification
- Acceptance Testing
- Training Policies
- Instructional Standards
- Operational Concepts
- Concepts Of Operations
- Training Center Procedures
- Risk Mitigation
- Military Training Programs
- Stakeholder Management
- Level II Security Clearance
- Aviation
- Aerospace
- Military Aviation Training