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Deputy Chief Flight Instructor

CAE Simuflite
Mesa, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026

As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You build confidence and skill, inspire mastery, and ensure pilots are prepared for the moments that matter. Whether leading simulator sessions or pre-flight briefings, you'll contribute to CAE's legacy of flight training excellence while keeping your own skills sharp. Supported by advanced training and cutting-edge technology, you'll grow as an educator and find purpose in helping pilots excel, no matter the challenges they face.

The position is responsible for supporting the delivery of pilot training programs in accordance with standards established by the ATO Standards Committee and applicable EASA, UKCAA, and QCAA regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Ensure flight training programs comply with EASA, UKCAA, and QCAA Part-FCL and Part-ORA requirements.
  • Maintain and update Training Manuals and Operations Manuals to reflect regulatory changes.
  • Develop, maintain, and standardize training syllabi across all training courses.
  • Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness and student performance outcomes.
  • Supervise and assess flight instructors and examiners.
  • Ensure instructors maintain required qualifications and participate in ongoing professional development activities.
  • Implement and maintain quality assurance processes related to flight training operations.
  • Conduct internal audits and support inspections or audits conducted by aviation authorities.
  • Partner with Safety Management personnel to integrate safety principles into training activities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance training quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Minimum QualificationsEducation
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
  • 5-8 years of experience in flight training.
  • 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of EASA and UKCAA Part-FCL, Part-ORA, and associated AMC/GM requirements.
Licenses and Certifications
  • Valid EASA Flight Instructor Certificate with instructional experience across multiple license and rating levels (including CPL, Night, IR/SE, IR/ME, ME, MPLI, and FI).
  • Valid EASA Medical Certificate with First-Class privileges.
  • Valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single Engine Land, Airplane Multi Engine Land, and Instrument Airplane ratings.
  • Valid FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate with Airplane Single Engine, Airplane Multi Engine, and Instrument Airplane ratings.
  • Valid FAA Medical Certificate with at least Second-Class privileges.
Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience working within Safety Management Systems (SMS) and compliance monitoring frameworks.
Professional Skills
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Organizational and planning abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to operate effectively within a structured and regulated environment.
  • English language proficiency (written and spoken) with a minimum ICAO English Level 5 rating.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
  • Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or similar structures.
  • Frequently moves through varying workspaces, including confined areas.
  • Occasionally remains stationary while standing or sitting.
  • Occasionally moves throughout the work environment to accomplish tasks.
  • Occasionally moves or adjusts objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Frequently performs repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aeronautics, Aviation Management, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, or aviation authority oversight activities.
  • Experience leading process improvement initiatives within a flight training environment.
  • Experience working with multiple aviation regulatory frameworks.

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 TypeRegular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.

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