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CAE USA

F-35 Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert

CAE USA

. Support the design and delivery of Canada’s Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeHalifax • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the design and delivery of Canada’s Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program
  • Provide operational expertise for classroom, simulator, and flying training curricula
  • Review and validate courseware for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with RCAF training objectives
  • Support acceptance testing of courseware and training devices
  • Contribute to training policies, procedures, and instructional standards
  • Identify training risks and support validation and verification activities
  • Advise on integrating F-35 operational concepts into the FFLIT curriculum and training ecosystem
  • Support development of concepts of operations, training centre procedures, and operational policies
  • Collaborate with CAE teams, RCAF stakeholders, and program leadership to achieve program milestones
  • Provide expert input on Ground-Based Training Systems, simulator utilization, and future training capability development
  • Serve as a key advisor supporting the design, development, validation, and implementation of the FFLIT training system

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Operational experience as an F-35 or other 5th Generation fighter pilot and instructor pilot within the RCAF or a comparable military organization
  • 10–15 years of military flight operations experience
  • 10+ years of leadership or instructional experience
  • Experience with simulator-based and synthetic training environments
  • Experience supporting curriculum development, instructional systems design, or military training program management
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Postsecondary education in a relevant discipline
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Level II Security Clearance
  • Former F-35 Instructor Pilot or Instructor Pilot on another 5th Generation platform
  • Experience within RCAF fighter training and training development organizations
  • M-346, FLIT, or advanced jet training experience
  • Experience supporting simulator, training device, or GBTS development and acceptance testing
  • Experience developing operational policies and procedures
  • Bilingualism in English and French is considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement from anywhere in Canada
  • Occasional travel within Canada, including Ottawa and Cold Lake, with limited international travel as required
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to one of Canada’s significant military aviation training initiatives
  • Opportunity to work with experts in simulation, training, and mission readiness
  • Company benefits plan
  • Pension plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic team environment
  • Opportunities for career growth within an international organization