## F-35/5th Generation Fighter Pilot SMEApply: Montreal (St. Laurent): Ottawa: Halifax: Full time: Posted Today: 123386⠀ **Description**CAE is seeking an experienced **F-35 / 5th Generation Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME)** to support the design, development, validation, and implementation of Canada's Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program. This position focuses on training development, operational design, and program implementation for the Leonardo M-346 training ecosystem and is a non-flying role.**Responsibilities include:*** Provide operational expertise to support the design and development of classroom, simulator, and flying training curricula.* Review and validate courseware to ensure alignment with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training objectives and operational requirements.* Support validation, verification, and acceptance testing activities related to courseware and training devices.* Contribute to the development of training policies, procedures, instructional standards, and best practices.* Identify training-related risks and recommend mitigation strategies.* Advise on the integration of F-35 and 5th Generation fighter operational concepts into the FFLIT curriculum and training environment.* Support the development of concepts of operations, training center procedures, and operational policies.* Collaborate with internal teams, military stakeholders, and program leadership to support program objectives and key milestones.* Provide subject matter expertise related to Ground-Based Training Systems (GBTS), simulator utilization, and future training capability development.



**Minimum Qualifications*** Operational experience as an F-35 or other 5th Generation fighter pilot and instructor pilot within the RCAF or a comparable military organization.* 10 to 15 years of military flight operations experience.* More than 10 years of leadership, instructional, or training-related experience.* Experience working with simulator-based or synthetic training environments.* Experience supporting curriculum development, instructional systems design, military training programs, or related training initiatives.* Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.* Postsecondary education in a relevant field.* Ability to obtain and maintain a Level II Security Clearance.* Ability to travel occasionally within Canada and internationally as required. **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience as an F-35 Instructor Pilot or instructor pilot on another 5th Generation fighter platform.* Experience within RCAF fighter training organizations or military training development organizations.* Experience with the M-346 aircraft, Future Lead-In Training (FLIT), or advanced jet training programs.* Experience supporting simulator, training device, or Ground-Based Training System (GBTS) development and acceptance testing.* Experience developing operational policies, procedures, or training standards. **Benefits*** Company perks plan* Pension plan* Employee stock purchase plan* Career development opportunities within a global organization* Comprehensive health and wellness programs* Flexible hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work remotely from locations across Canada* Opportunity to contribute to one of Canada's major military aviation training initiatives

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📌 /5th Generation Fighter Pilot SME (Montreal)
🏢 CAE
📍 Montreal