Supporting Crew Member
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide right‐seat support in the simulator to a wide range of clients with varying experience levels and training objectives.
- Support training conducted under multiple regulatory authorities, including Transport Canada (TC), FAA Part 91 and 135, EASA, and other National Aviation Authorities (NAAs).
- Maintain proficiency as a qualified crew member, even when not holding a type rating on the supported aircraft.
- Provide seat support during simulator evaluation events conducted by CAE or regulatory authorities validating simulator performance.
- Deliver a professional, safe, and customer‐focused training experience in a collaborative team environment.
- CAE seeks experienced pilots who value CRM, thrive in a team setting, and are committed to delivering a high‐quality training experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Commercial Pilot Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence ( ATPL preferred ).
- Airplane Multi‐Engine Land (MEL) rating.
- Instrument rating (airplane multi‐engine land) with a minimum of 50 hours of multi‐engine and instrument experience.
- Minimum of 250 total flight hours with a written IATRA, or 750 total flight hours with completed SAMRA and SAMRON exams.
- Ability to provide a minimum of 35 simulator events within a rolling 12‐month period to remain current and eligible for recurrent training.
- Must reside within the Greater Montreal Area.
- Availability for workdays of up to 11 or more hours (typically no more than 6 hours in the simulator at one time ).
- Ability to commit 3 to 5 weeks or more to complete initial training on the assigned platform.
- Availability to work any day of the week and at any time of day, based on personal availability.
- Must meet all TSA requirements.
- Must honor and commit to all scheduled training sessions once agreed upon.
- Scheduling is a minimum of 5 hours per assignment and may occur 24/7.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated professionalism with the ability to create a welcoming and effective learning environment.
- Strong communication skills across all mediums (verbal and written) and at all organizational levels.
- Strong commitment to customer service, delivering continuous “red‐carpet” service.
- Interest in mentoring and supporting pilots from diverse operational and cultural backgrounds.
- This role is well suited for:
- Aspiring aviation professionals who meet the qualifications and are looking to build a strong professional foundation through exposure to world‐class training; and
- Experienced pilots seeking to step away from the rigors of frequent travel and line flying while remaining active in the cockpit and contributing to high‐quality simulator training.
- In addition to receiving formal SIC simulator training on select aircraft types, SCMs may have the opportunity to earn and attend, at no cost, advanced programs and enrichment courses offered by CAE.
- Commercial Pilot Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence ( ATPL preferred ).
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.
Position Type
On Call (Fixed Term)
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 [email protected] 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.
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