Flight Simulator Instructor - BD700

About the role

CAE is looking for a Flight Simulator Instructor for its BD700 aircraft platform in Dubai. Instructor pilots prepare military aviators for critical missions, helping new recruits perform well under pressure. The role covers simulator instruction, ground school and academic teaching, and supports the development and validation of training curricula.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain all required licences, ratings, instructor qualifications, approvals and medical certification, and ensure regulatory authority approvals stay valid.
• Deliver simulator instruction on the BD700 according to approved training programmes and lesson plans, with thorough pre-session briefings and post-session debriefings.
• Review client training and checking authorizations, identify deviations from SOPs and give constructive feedback to trainees.
• Deliver classroom instruction including ground school, computer-based training, instructor-led platforms and stand-up lectures, and prepare classroom facilities and equipment.
• Support the development, validation, certification and continuous improvement of curricula and training devices such as FFS, FTD and FMS training aids, and keep accurate training records.
• Recommend remedial training plans, track personal instructional qualifications and currency, and obtain instructor designations and examiner qualifications where applicable.
• Perform Right Seat Support duties as required and carry out other duties assigned in support of training operations.

Required profile

• Valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) issued by a recognized authority (EASA, FAA, GCAA or ICAO equivalent).
• Current or previous type rating on the BD700; candidates with experience on other aircraft such as the Global 7500, 6500, 6000 or 5500 are considered.
• Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time, including multi-engine turbine experience.
• Previous experience operating business jets in a commercial, corporate, military or training environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain simulator instructor qualifications and regulatory approvals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aviation regulations, aircraft systems, operational procedures and CRM.
• Preferred: previous simulator instructor or examiner experience, recurrent or initial training experience, and simulator validation or curriculum development experience.

Required skills

• Strong facilitation, coaching, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver simulator instruction, pilot evaluations and constructive performance feedback.
• Ability to maintain accurate training records and documentation.