{"id":472359,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cae-kc-135-pilot-instructor","title":"KC-135 Pilot Instructor","company":{"id":48493,"name":"CAE","domain":"cae.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cae-flight-services-poland","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":77,"open_postings":45,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.911,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":35,"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Education","role_family":"Education","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Altus, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":51000,"max_usd":103000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":229},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-10T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-10","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T04:23:24Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":110,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":110},"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.\n\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.\n\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\n\nA work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe\n\nFreedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions\n\nRecognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!\n\nDescription\nProvide KC-135 Aircraft Systems/operational procedures instruction in aircraft/ classroom/ simulator and/or practical environments. Assist as Subject Matter Expert in development of curriculum for new type courses as required. May provide additional special services such as courseware review and other additional administrative duties such as publications, safety, quality audits, FCIF, scheduling, and other duties as maybe assigned, etc.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\ninclude, but are not limited to the following:\nProvides KC-135 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.\n\nProvides training for Visual Threat Recognition Avoidance Training (VTRAT).\n\nProvides Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.\n\nAssists as a Subject Matter Expert in the development of curriculum for new type courses as required.\n\nActs as a Lesson Subject Matter Expert to review existing lessons and/or changes to existing lessons.\n\nProvides suggestions to improve and update training policies and procedures.\n\nPromotes a positive attitude towards learning and embracing new technologies and tasks.\n\nConducts ground training for other crewmembers to include diagnosis and remediation of student issues.\n\nAssists in project and development work as assigned.\n\nPerforms administrative duties such as scheduling, record keeping, monitoring student progress, counseling, quality assurance, safety, security, and maintenance of training programs and equipment.\n\nMust be physically able to enter simulator, experience simulator motion and take cognizance of attendees’ safety when on board the simulator.\n\nMust be able to stand up and conduct academic instruction in simulator and classrooms for up to six hours each day.\n\nMust maintain proficiency in operation of essential KC-135 Aircrew Training Devices.\n\nAviation instruction is a highly specialized function that requires the instructor to have prior aircraft operating experience and the ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.\n\nMust acquire and maintain instrument, take-off, landing, and emergency procedure proficiency.\n\nOther duties as assigned\n\nEducation and/or Experience\nBachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.\n\nEight years total flying experience, five years military experience, with at least two years KC-135 Pilot flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 Instructor Pilot or Evaluator Pilot.\n\nCompletion of a formal USAF Instructor training course.\n\nStrong facilitation, and data analysis skills required\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.\nQualifications\nCandidate must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nAbility to participate in periodic aircraft familiarization flights.\n\nMust acquire and maintain proficiency in emergency procedures.\n\nAbility to work with minimal supervision\n\nMust be able to work overtime as required.\n\nMust be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.\n\nIncumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.\n\nLanguage Skills\nMust have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.\nMathematical Skills\nMust be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.\nReasoning Ability\nMust be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable.\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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nDomestic and international travel as required.\n\nMust be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.\n\nMust be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under machinery.\n\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 its surrounding environment.\n\nWork Environment\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWork in a regular office environment; communicate via personal computer, telephone and fax.\n\nWill be working in areas with risk of electrical shock and from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.\n\nWill at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.\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.\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.\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 \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.\nPosition Type\nRegularEqual 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 .\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. 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