Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) Instructor (Boeing P-8A)

Provide advanced operational instruction and training support for Weapon System Officers (WSOs) on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon platform. Deliver high-quality classroom, simulator, and mission-based training to military personnel across various Nationalities, ensuring students achieve the required operational standards for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, surveillance, and mission systems employment.

CAE is advertising for a part-time role, which will be a job share, requiring 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver WSO instruction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon in accordance with approved training syllabi and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and deliver classroom, simulator, synthetic, and mission-focused training activities, delivering the content of LSPECs and ASPECs.
• Instruct students in the operation and tactical employment of P-8A mission systems, sensors, communications, and weapons systems.
• Support the design, development, review, and maintenance of courseware, lesson plans, training manuals, and instructional materials.
• Conduct student assessments and examinations and provide timely performance feedback.
• Mentor and support trainees throughout the training pipeline to facilitate successful course completion.
• Maintain accurate student training records and required documentation.
• Support mission rehearsal, operational conversion, and continuation training activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous operational experience as a Weapon System Officer, Airborne Mission Commander, RN Observer, or equivalent military mission crew role.
• Experience operating maritime patrol, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, or airborne mission systems.
• Experience delivering formal instruction, military training, or operational mentoring.
• WSO Instructors shall have successfully completed the AIC, or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of airborne mission systems, sensors, communications, weapons and tactical procedures.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain all required security clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating the Boeing P-8A Poseidon.
• Qualified military instructor or completion of a recognized instructional techniques course.
• Experience in maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations.
• Experience delivering simulator or synthetic environment training.
• Knowledge of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and training development methodologies.

About CAE

At 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.

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