Deputy CFI

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate, driven person to join our team for a full-time Deputy CFI role based in CAE Training Centre in Malaga.

The Company

CAE is a high-technology company, bringing the digital and physical worlds closer together to create a safer world. Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness. In a class of its own, our mission is to lead at the frontier of digital immersion with high-tech training and operational support solutions to make the world a safer place.

If you want to expand your horizons and work in an exciting growing industry read on.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting the Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) in establishing standardization across the CAE Global training centre network within the specified geographical area of responsibility.

Acting as a member of the ATO Standards Committee, representing the CFI and Head of Training to implement agreed instructor standardization policies.

Overseeing standardization requirements for the global training centre network in accordance with relevant regulatory standards and other applicable regulations.

Collaborating with Training Performance teams and other Standards team members to ensure consistency across the Global CAE Network.

Serving as the main contact for ATO standardization for Operations, Training Centre leadership, and Training Managers at respective sites.

Working with the Head of Training and the ATO Standards Committee to develop optimal policies and procedures for the global training centre network, particularly regarding instructor standardization.

Ensuring the quality and compliance of instructor training, from initial training courses to train-the-trainer courses and supporting courseware, to meet CAE's highest standards.

Establishing and communicating policies and training requirements for instructor creation, aligned with CAE's broader policies as directed by the Head of Training Performance.

Ensuring ongoing compliance of Instructor initial, annual, and triennial training, including Train-the-Trainers, Mentors, and Coaches.

Collaborating with the Training Design function of the CGTO to ensure instructor and tutor training programs and courseware comply with regulations and CAE standards.

Monitoring instructor standards to ensure adherence to established criteria, including conducting on-site spot checks.

Collaborating with the Training Performance team on instructor recruitment processes to select candidates meeting technical and non-technical qualifications for the global training centre network.

Promoting the compliance and safety culture of CAE, including SMS & Non-Compliance reporting, and acting as an SME during Safety Action Group Meetings as needed.

Qualifications and Education

Hold an ATPL license and associated ratings or certificates in accordance with Part FCL for FTO flight training courses.

Meet minimum flight hour requirements as per regulatory standards and CAE policy outlined in the ATO Operations manual requirements.

Completion of the 3 Day Competency Based Training & Assessment training (may be waived with CFI's agreement).

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications.

Skills and Experience

Extensive experience in training Ab Initio cadets for professional pilot licenses, including Multi Crew Cooperation.

Hold or have held an EASA FCL FE, CAA UK FCL FE, or other relevant examiner certificates.

3 or more years of experience delivering or managing instructor training at an ATO and/or AOC.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements for all courses specified on the ATO certificate.

3 years of prior experience with Regulatory Authorities and strong managerial and customer service skills preferred.

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.