{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a4765ffd31f93d3b3be53de8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4765ffd31f93d3b3be53de8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4765ffd31f93d3b3be53de8","title":"Instructor Pilot","description":"Who We Are:\nCAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.\nCAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.\nCAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.\n\nWhat We Have to Offer:\nComprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance\nA work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe\nFreedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions\nRecognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!\n\nSummary\nCAE is looking for rotary wing instructor pilots to train new student pilots enrolled in the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Commands, Introductory Flight Training - Rotary (IFT-R) program.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThe employee will conduct contact flight training and instrument familiarization in support of the USAF IFT-R program.\nIn coordination with the CAE IFT-R Chief Pilot, Director of Quality Assurance, Standardization, and the USAF, CAE Instructor Pilots will be part of a full standardization and training program for the USAF program at the CAE Dothan Training Center.\nAssures compliance with applicable standards (i.e., USAF, FAR, etc.).\nParticipates in the Quality Management System, quality procedures, and safety programs with those respective leads in the same organization.\nKeeps current with changes and modifications to external standards.\nParticipates in identifying and implementing strategies for compliance.\nManages the standardization, evaluation, and examiner plan to include scheduling of internal and external audits, maintenance of the tracking database, follow-up on deficiencies, and reporting.\nCoordinates examiner activities across the program to ensure that adequate support is provided.\nInterfaces with appropriate members of the program, customer, and CAE USA staff to proactively identify and address quality assurance issues and ensure that all quality requirements are met.\nInterfaces with various departments, management, and staff to identify and execute process improvement opportunities.\nConducts business in strict compliance with all corporate policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.\nPresents metrics to measure process performance levels and the impact of process improvement initiatives.\n\nQualifications and Education Requirements\nFAA FAA-certified commercial pilot, Helicopter with an Instrument helicopter rating.\nFAA Certificated Flight Instructor Helicopter, with Instrument Helicopter Instructor rating required (current). Graduate of a US DOD formal Rotary Wing Instructor Pilot training program (preferred).\nPrior experience as a US Air Force Helicopter instructor pilot preferred.\nTotal Flight Time – 1,000 hrs. Flight time as pilot-in-command or second in command (per FAR 61.51); as Pilot in Command (PC) or Pilot (PI) (Per AR 95-1) in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement, 500 hours of turbine helicopter time, 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time, and 75 hours of night flying time.\nMust have 500 hours of Flight Instructor time and have taught as a Helicopter Instructor Pilot with experience in primary flight training and in a military initial flight training course or FAA 14CFR Part 61 and / or Part 141 environments.\nMust have instructed students in instrument flight training.\nMust possess and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate (current Class 2 Medical required).\nHighly motivated and self-directed.\n\nPreferred Skills\nAssociate of Science degree.\nGraduate of DoD helicopter instructor pilot course.\nTotal Flight Time – 2,500 hrs.; 1,000 hrs. helicopter instructor (any weight, category); and 1,500 hrs. helicopter turbine.\n\nSecurity Responsibilities\nMust comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.\nIncumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.\n\nDue to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.\n\nWork Environment\nThis job operates in a professional classroom/office environment and will require exposure to extreme Summer and Winter temperatures. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.\n\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nMust be able to lift at least 40 pounds overhead.\nMust be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.\nMust be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under the device.\nMust be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and their surrounding environment.\nMust be able to work overtime as required.\nMust be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.\n\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nCAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.\n\nApplicants 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 hrops@caemilusa.com\nAbout CAE\nAt 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.\n\nPosition Type\nRegular\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nCAE 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.\nData Privacy\nPrivacy Statement | CAE\nAs 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.","company":"Caef55b2a2a","rawCompany":"caef55b2a2a","city":"Dothan","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:57:53.391Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1151.00","title":"Training and Development Specialists","slug":"training-and-development-specialists"},{"code":"53-2012.00","title":"Commercial Pilots","slug":"commercial-pilots"},{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"611512","title":"Flight Training","slug":"flight-training"},{"code":"611519","title":"Other Technical and Trade Schools","slug":"other-technical-and-trade-schools"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Instructor Pilot","description":"Who We Are:\nCAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.\nCAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.\nCAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.\n\nWhat We Have to Offer:\nComprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance\nA work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe\nFreedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions\nRecognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!\n\nSummary\nCAE is looking for rotary wing instructor pilots to train new student pilots enrolled in the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Commands, Introductory Flight Training - Rotary (IFT-R) program.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThe employee will conduct contact flight training and instrument familiarization in support of the USAF IFT-R program.\nIn coordination with the CAE IFT-R Chief Pilot, Director of Quality Assurance, Standardization, and the USAF, CAE Instructor Pilots will be part of a full standardization and training program for the USAF program at the CAE Dothan Training Center.\nAssures compliance with applicable standards (i.e., USAF, FAR, etc.).\nParticipates in the Quality Management System, quality procedures, and safety programs with those respective leads in the same organization.\nKeeps current with changes and modifications to external standards.\nParticipates in identifying and implementing strategies for compliance.\nManages the standardization, evaluation, and examiner plan to include scheduling of internal and external audits, maintenance of the tracking database, follow-up on deficiencies, and reporting.\nCoordinates examiner activities across the program to ensure that adequate support is provided.\nInterfaces with appropriate members of the program, customer, and CAE USA staff to proactively identify and address quality assurance issues and ensure that all quality requirements are met.\nInterfaces with various departments, management, and staff to identify and execute process improvement opportunities.\nConducts business in strict compliance with all corporate policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.\nPresents metrics to measure process performance levels and the impact of process improvement initiatives.\n\nQualifications and Education Requirements\nFAA FAA-certified commercial pilot, Helicopter with an Instrument helicopter rating.\nFAA Certificated Flight Instructor Helicopter, with Instrument Helicopter Instructor rating required (current). Graduate of a US DOD formal Rotary Wing Instructor Pilot training program (preferred).\nPrior experience as a US Air Force Helicopter instructor pilot preferred.\nTotal Flight Time – 1,000 hrs. Flight time as pilot-in-command or second in command (per FAR 61.51); as Pilot in Command (PC) or Pilot (PI) (Per AR 95-1) in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement, 500 hours of turbine helicopter time, 100 hours of hooded instrument, flight simulator instrument, or weather pilot time, and 75 hours of night flying time.\nMust have 500 hours of Flight Instructor time and have taught as a Helicopter Instructor Pilot with experience in primary flight training and in a military initial flight training course or FAA 14CFR Part 61 and / or Part 141 environments.\nMust have instructed students in instrument flight training.\nMust possess and maintain an FAA Class 2 medical certificate (current Class 2 Medical required).\nHighly motivated and self-directed.\n\nPreferred Skills\nAssociate of Science degree.\nGraduate of DoD helicopter instructor pilot course.\nTotal Flight Time – 2,500 hrs.; 1,000 hrs. helicopter instructor (any weight, category); and 1,500 hrs. helicopter turbine.\n\nSecurity Responsibilities\nMust comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.\nIncumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.\n\nDue to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.\n\nWork Environment\nThis job operates in a professional classroom/office environment and will require exposure to extreme Summer and Winter temperatures. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.\n\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nMust be able to lift at least 40 pounds overhead.\nMust be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.\nMust be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under the device.\nMust be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and their surrounding environment.\nMust be able to work overtime as required.\nMust be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.\n\nOther Duties\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nCAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.\n\nApplicants 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 hrops@caemilusa.com\nAbout CAE\nAt 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.\n\nPosition Type\nRegular\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nCAE 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.\nData Privacy\nPrivacy Statement | CAE\nAs 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.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T18:57:53.391Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T18:57:53.391Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Caef55b2a2a","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Dothan","addressRegion":"AL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a4765ffd31f93d3b3be53de8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4765ffd31f93d3b3be53de8"}}