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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.\nCAE is advertising for a part-time role, which will be a job share, requiring 20 hours per week.\nKey Responsibilities\nDeliver WSO instruction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon in accordance with approved training syllabi and regulatory requirements.\nPrepare and deliver classroom, simulator, synthetic, and mission-focused training activities, delivering the content of LSPECs and ASPECs.\nInstruct students in the operation and tactical employment of P-8A mission systems, sensors, communications, and weapons systems.\nSupport the design, development, review, and maintenance of courseware, lesson plans, training manuals, and instructional materials.\nConduct student assessments and examinations and provide timely performance feedback.\nMentor and support trainees throughout the training pipeline to facilitate successful course completion.\nMaintain accurate student training records and required documentation.\nSupport mission rehearsal, operational conversion, and continuation training activities.\nMinimum Qualifications\nPrevious operational experience as a Weapon System Officer, Airborne Mission Commander, RN Observer, or equivalent military mission crew role.\nExperience operating maritime patrol, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, or airborne mission systems.\nExperience delivering formal instruction, military training, or operational mentoring.\nWSO Instructors shall have successfully completed the AIC, or equivalent\nDemonstrated knowledge of airborne mission systems, sensors, communications, weapons and tactical procedures.\nEligible to obtain and maintain all required security clearances.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrevious experience operating the Boeing P-8A Poseidon.\nQualified military instructor or completion of a recognized instructional techniques course.\nExperience in maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations.\nExperience delivering simulator or synthetic environment training.\nKnowledge of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.\nFamiliarity with learning management systems and training development methodologies.\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 & Accommodations\nCAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. 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