Global Program Lead – Bombardier/Challenger-EN
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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This role serves as the technical authority for assigned aircraft program(s), ensuring the technical accuracy, integrity, standardization, and overall direction of fleet training content across the global training network.
Program Operations and OEM Interface
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.
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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.
Program Operations and OEM Interface
- Lead global standardization for assigned aircraft program(s), ensuring technical accuracy and consistency across training centers through regular reviews, updates, and fleet standardization meetings.
- Serve as the technical authority for assigned aircraft program(s), with accountability for the technical accuracy, integrity, and direction of fleet training content in coordination with the OEM Liaison.
- Support OEM standardization, operational evaluations, and aircraft development activities that affect training.
- Coordinate program updates, changes, and additions in alignment with global standards.
- Partner with Training Managers and Lead Instructors to maintain consistent training delivery across the global network.
- Provide technical leadership for fleet curricula, courseware, and examination databases.
- Validate and maintain courseware, curricula, and examination databases.
- Review and assess regulatory and OEM publications, including Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and Training Bulletins, to determine their impact on training.
- Assess training requests, regulatory requirements, OEM inputs, and operational changes to inform courseware updates and fleet training revisions.
- Ensure current, approved training content is consistently deployed across the network.
- Assess changes to training devices, including simulators, VSIMs, avionics labs, POAs, and ground training devices, and determine the associated training impacts.
- Support readiness for new or revised training programs in partnership with Training Managers and Local Heads of Training.
- Drive continuous improvement in training based on customer feedback, instructor input, and performance data.
- Lead quarterly fleet standardization meetings with Training Managers and Lead Instructors.
- Communicate standardization decisions, outcomes, and technical guidance to instructors across the network.
- Support instructor readiness through briefings, awareness sessions, job aids, and standardization materials.
- Maintain aircraft currency, as required, to support technical credibility and relevance.
- Support compliance with established instructor standards.
- Engage with OEMs, regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders to maintain compliance, support continuous improvement, and anticipate future training needs.
- Monitor and respond to customer feedback and satisfaction data for assigned fleet(s).
- Build and maintain relationships with customer flight operations and training organizations.
- Represent the organization professionally with customers, OEMs, and regulators.
- Simplify and optimize GPL workflows, information flow, and decision-making.
- Demonstrate a continuous-learning mindset and openness to new approaches.
- Apply digital tools, data, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve analysis, standardization, and operational efficiency.
- 10 to 15 years of experience in aircraft program training and/or operations.
- 5 to 7 years of experience as a subject matter expert or instructor with global standardization responsibilities.
- Holds or has previously held an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
- Demonstrated technical expertise in assigned aircraft type(s), including the ability to provide technical leadership and direction for globally standardized training programs.
- Deep knowledge of aircraft systems and demonstrated ability to assess the training impact of aircraft, operational, regulatory, or technical changes.
- Experience supporting global standardization of curricula, checks, and examinations.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely and provide effective instructor guidance and coaching.
- Ability to manage relationships and collaborate effectively with OEMs, regulators, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and accountability.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, or a related field.
- Instructor or OEM technical training.
- Knowledge of applicable FAA, EASA, and/or CAA regulatory requirements.
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.
Stay informed about recruitment scams. Learn how to identify legitimate CAE communications and avoid fraudulent offers. [Learn more →]
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
Serve as the technical authority for assigned aircraft programs, maintaining accurate, standardized curricula, courseware, examinations, and training delivery across the global network. Lead fleet standardization and instructor enablement, assess regulatory, OEM, operational, and equipment changes, and collaborate with customers and stakeholders to improve training.
Requirements
Requires 10–15 years of aircraft program training or operations experience, 5–7 years as a subject matter expert or instructor with global standardization responsibilities, and a current or former FAA ATP certificate or ICAO ATPL. Candidates need deep expertise in assigned aircraft types, experience standardizing training and assessing technical changes, and strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; a related bachelor’s degree and instructor or OEM technical training are preferred.
Skills
- Aircraft Program Training
- Aircraft Systems Expertise
- Global Training Standardization
- Curriculum and Courseware Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- OEM Coordination
- Instructor Guidance and Coaching
- Training Impact Assessment
- Fleet Standardization
- Customer Engagement
- Continuous Improvement
- Digital Tools and Automation
- Data Analysis
- Technical Communication
- Change Management
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Keywords
- Bombardier
- Challenger
- Aircraft Program Training
- Fleet Training
- Global Standardization
- Aircraft Systems
- Curricula
- Courseware
- Examination Databases
- FAA ATP
- ICAO ATPL
- OEM
- Airworthiness Directives
- Service Bulletins
- Training Bulletins
- FAA
- EASA
- CAA
- Simulators
- VSIMs
- Avionics Labs
- Ground Training Devices
- Regulatory Compliance
- Instructor Standards
- Training Impact Assessment
- Change Management
- Digital Tools
- Automation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Customer Feedback