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CAE

Provides high-fidelity flight simulators and training

King Air/ C-12 Multi-Engine Instructor Pilot

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Dothan, AL, USA
In PersonDomestic and international travel as required.
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training

About the job

Requirements
  • Six years of total flying experience, including at least 1,000 hours as Pilot in Command and 500 hours as a Flight Instructor, with 250 hours instructing in multiengine airplanes.
  • Hold, or be able to obtain by the hire date, FAA Commercial Pilot ratings for multiengine airplane and instrument airplane, and Certified Flight Instructor ratings in those categories.
  • Hold a current Multi-Engine Instructor/Instrument (ME II) certificate.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class II Flight Medical Clearance.
  • Have strong project instructional skills.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Be able to deliver oral presentations to students in a classroom or simulator environment.
  • Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Be able to work overtime and any shift or day of the week as required.
  • Be eligible for a DoD Personal Secret Security Clearance.
  • Be able to walk and climb stairs and ladders into a simulator or airplane cockpit, and stoop, bend, and crawl on or under machinery.
  • Be able to detect odors and hear noises or other sounds to identify problems or flaws in simulators and their surrounding environment.
  • Be able to work in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by high-pressure hydraulics, and at times be exposed to extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.
Responsibilities
  • Provide student pilot training in the C-12U and associated training devices, supporting the Army Fixed Wing Program and other programs as they develop.
  • Instruct classes in C-12U aircraft systems and operational procedures in the aircraft during flight, in classrooms, simulators, or practical environments as required.
  • Assist as a subject matter expert in developing curriculum for new type courses as required.
  • Provide additional services such as courseware review and administrative duties involving publications, safety, quality audits, FCIF, and scheduling.
  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment.
  • Perform duties as an instructor pilot, classroom instructor, and simulator instructor as required.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including AR 95-20, AR 95-1, and FAA Part 141 formal school requirements.
  • Participate in the Quality Management System, quality procedures, and safety programs with the respective organizational leads.
  • Keep current with changes and modifications to external standards, and identify and implement compliance strategies.
  • Support standardization, evaluation, and examiner plans, including scheduling internal and external audits, maintaining the tracking database, following up on deficiencies, and reporting.
  • Interface with program, customer, and CAE USA staff to identify and address quality assurance issues and ensure quality requirements are met.
  • Interface with departments, management, and staff to identify and execute process improvement opportunities.
  • Conduct business in compliance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required.
  • Comply with company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures; properly mark and handle information and materials, restrict access to employees with a need to know, and obtain management approval before disclosing information outside the company.
  • Access and store government and proprietary information electronically on company-provided resources.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience as an instructor pilot for the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, or U.S. Marine Corps is highly preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.

About the company

CAE provides training, simulation, and critical operations solutions for aviation and defense, creating high-fidelity flight simulators and comprehensive training programs for pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and security personnel. Its products work by combining realistic simulators, advanced software, and hands-on instruction to reproduce real-world flight and operational scenarios in a safe, controlled environment, plus ongoing support for mission readiness. Compared with competitors, CAE operates at a global scale with about 13,000 employees across roughly 240 training locations in over 40 countries, a long history of experience, and a focus on embedding sustainability while delivering reliable, standards-aligned training. Its goal is to make the world safer by helping professionals perform at their best when the stakes are highest and to be a trusted partner for safety and mission readiness today and tomorrow.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1947

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What believers are saying

  • August 12, 2026 revenue reached $1.17 billion, up 6.8 percent year over year.
  • Defense revenue grew 8.3 percent, with margin expansion and stronger government demand.
  • Management kept fiscal 2027 outlook unchanged while targeting $125 million to $150 million savings by 2030.

What critics are saying

  • Fiscal 2027 is a reset year; CAE is closing 4 to 6 civil centers.
  • April 2026 layoffs cut 280 jobs, exposing weak civil demand and Europe underperformance.
  • Flightscape sale pressure risks undermining software differentiation if buyers demand a discount.

What makes CAE unique

  • CAE dominates pilot training and simulators across civil and defense markets.
  • The Flightscape review shows a valuable cloud-native aviation software platform, especially in 2026.
  • India expansion with InterGlobe's Mumbai center strengthens CAE's training network density.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Company News

PR Newswire
Aug 12th, 2026
CAE reports Q1 revenue of $1.17B, up 6.8% year-over-year, maintains fiscal 2027 outlook

CAE reported first quarter fiscal 2027 results with revenue of $1,173.4 million, up 6.8% year-over-year from $1,098.6 million. Earnings per share declined to $0.10 from $0.18 in the prior year, whilst adjusted EPS remained flat at $0.26. The Montreal-based company generated free cash flow of $104.0 million and maintained a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.27x. Civil Aviation revenue rose 5.6% to $641.6 million, though profitability decreased. Defence and Security revenue increased 8.3% to $531.8 million with continued margin expansion. CAE's transformation plan progressed during the quarter, including a review of strategic alternatives for Flightscape and plans to close four to six Civil training centres. The company targets $125 million to $150 million in annual transformation run-rate savings by fiscal 2030. Management maintained its unchanged fiscal 2027 outlook.

Yahoo Finance
May 22nd, 2026
CAE beats Q4 earnings and revenue estimates with $0.31 per share on $967M revenues

CAE reported Q4 earnings of $0.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30 per share and marking the third time in four quarters the company has surpassed expectations. This represents a 2.75% earnings surprise, though results declined from $0.33 per share a year ago. The civil and military flight simulator company posted revenues of $967.18 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing estimates by 2.58% and up from $888.39 million year-over-year. Despite the earnings beat, CAE shares have declined 12.1% year-to-date, underperforming the S&P 500's 8.6% gain. The company currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating shares are expected to perform in line with the market near-term.

Yahoo Finance
May 22nd, 2026
CAE Q4 revenue up 4% to $950M, but profit falls on weak civil training and Middle East disruption

CAE reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year revenue for fiscal 2026, but weaker civil aviation training conditions, Middle East conflict disruption and transformation costs pressured profitability. CEO Matthew Bromberg described fiscal 2027 as a "reset year" as the company pursues restructuring to improve margins and returns by fiscal 2030. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4% to CAD 1.3 billion, whilst adjusted segment operating income fell to CAD 211.8 million from CAD 258.8 million. Full-year revenue increased 4% to CAD 4.9 billion, with adjusted segment operating income down 3% to CAD 710.7 million. The company generated CAD 473.8 million in free cash flow, representing a 123% conversion rate compared to less than 50% average from fiscal 2022 through 2025.

Yahoo Finance
May 22nd, 2026
CAE targets $125M-$150M annual savings by 2030 as part of transformation plan

CAE reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $1.33 billion with adjusted earnings per share of $0.42. Full-year revenue reached $4.9 billion with adjusted EPS of $1.20. The Montreal-based company unveiled a transformation plan targeting annual run-rate savings of $125 million to $150 million by fiscal 2030. CAE aims to achieve adjusted segment operating income of $950 million to $1 billion by fiscal 2030 with strong cash conversion. President and CEO Matthew Bromberg acknowledged challenges including a softer civil training market and Middle East volatility, but highlighted strategic progress in defence partnerships. The company is updating key operating metrics to strengthen capital discipline and operational performance whilst reinforcing a culture of accountability across the organisation.

Yahoo Finance
May 14th, 2026
CAE explores sale of Flightscape aviation software unit to focus on core simulation business

CAE has announced a strategic review of Flightscape, its aviation software business, exploring options including partnerships, investments or a complete sale. The move, announced on 11 May 2026, forms part of a broader portfolio optimisation as CAE seeks to focus on core simulation and training operations. The company views Flightscape's maturity as a cloud-native SaaS platform as potentially better suited to alternative ownership structures. The review comes alongside ongoing share buybacks that have retired approximately 856,000 shares since May 2024. CAE's narrative projects CA$5.3 billion revenue and CA$619.3 million earnings by 2029, requiring 2.9% annual revenue growth. Analysts suggest the review could reshape CAE's balance between high-growth software and capital-intensive hardware operations, particularly given the company's elevated debt levels.