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CAE

Provides high-fidelity flight simulators and training

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Tampa, FL, USA+1 moreMore locations: Arlington, TX, USA
In Person
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of professional recruitment or talent acquisition experience in a corporate or search firm environment is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience recruiting for and supporting U.S. defense contracts and/or proposals is required.
  • Professional recruiting experience for Engineering, Aerospace, Aviation, Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Space and Missile Defense, and Information Technology roles is required.
  • A comprehensive understanding of complex global infrastructure, enterprise, managed services, and government/Department of Defense environments is required.
  • The ability to create and run highly complex Boolean searches is required.
  • Intimate knowledge of Department of Defense acronyms and terminology is required.
  • Experience using web-based applicant tracking systems such as Workday or similar systems is required.
  • Experience recruiting with job boards, social media, networking, and other recruitment tools is required.
  • Experience developing and executing recruitment strategies to attract talent is required.
  • The role requires the ability to multitask, prioritize, and deliver results under deadline pressure while handling competing assignments and multiple business-area requirements.
  • The role requires effective verbal and written communication at all organizational levels and flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
  • The incumbent must be eligible for a Department of Defense Personal Security Clearance.
  • Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role due to U.S. government contract requirements.
  • The employee must comply with company security and data protection policies and procedures, properly mark and handle information and materials, restrict access to authorized personnel with a need to know, and obtain management approval before disclosing information outside the company.
  • The role requires the ability to operate a personal computer, communicate by telephone, and give oral presentations, and the ability to work overtime as required.
Responsibilities
  • Source candidates through networking, direct sourcing, and external search firms.
  • Evaluate candidates through resume review, screening, and interviews.
  • Oversee an efficient and professional interview process.
  • Use job postings, internet sourcing, social networking, employee referrals, college programs, and networking events for sourcing and candidate development.
  • Build working relationships with hiring managers and organizational leaders to understand current and future hiring needs.
  • Guide hiring managers through the recruiting process by setting clear expectations and providing timely updates.
  • Provide weekly status reports to hiring managers and human resources leadership about open requisitions and recruiting activities.
  • Recommend and implement recruiting strategies to keep the company competitive and attract, retain, and motivate talent.
  • Ensure recruiting policies and procedures comply with local and U.S. federal legal requirements and applicant records meet compliance requirements at each recruiting stage.
  • Identify, drive, and update recruiting processes to improve efficiency and the recruiting experience for hiring managers and candidates.
  • Build candidate pipelines for key positions and maintain regular contact with prospective candidates.
  • Track recruiting metrics and use data to analyze recruiting campaigns and sourcing strategies.
  • Stay current on recruiting trends and external data to inform stakeholders on sourcing, candidate selection, compensation benchmarking, job titles, and job-description content.
  • Identify, implement, and manage an applicant tracking system that meets current and future company needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of employment and hiring laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
  • Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources certification.

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

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.