Top Benefits
About the role
As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You build confidence and skill, inspire mastery, and ensure pilots are prepared for the moments that matter. Whether leading simulator sessions or pre-flight briefings, you’ll contribute to CAE’s legacy of flight training excellence while keeping your own skills sharp. Supported by advanced training and cutting-edge technology, you’ll grow as an educator and find purpose in helping pilots excel, no matter the challenges they face.
Description
The FAcT Air Operations Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and execution of all flight operations functions supporting the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. This includes oversight of dispatch, operational airworthiness processes, flight scheduling, long‑term planning, and close coordination with internal and external partners to ensure that flying operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program priorities, regulatory requirements, and RCAF expectations.
The role manages the Dispatch and Scheduling Team, providing leadership, direction, and mentorship while maintaining and updating Dispatch SOPs and ensuring compliance with operational airworthiness requirements. The Air Operations Manager leads the development of mid‑ to long‑term flight schedules in collaboration with DND Schedulers, Flight Authorization Officers, and 2 CFFTS, optimizing the utilization of aircraft, pilots, and instructor resources.
This position acts as the primary liaison with the Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) for aircraft availability planning, maintenance repair party dispatch, and operational coordination. The role serves as the lead point of contact during aircraft diversions, weather disruptions, and unserviceability events, ensuring timely communication and effective operational response.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining operational records, such as aircrew qualifications and currencies, and providing data‑driven reporting to support pilot production forecasting across the Basic Flight Training (BFT) and Advanced Flight Training (AFT) streams. Through strong stakeholder alignment, the Air Operations Manager contributes to the overall safety, efficiency, and success of the FAcT flight training program.
Expected outcomes include:
- Reliable and timely flight schedules aligned with training priorities
- Improved aircraft and pilot utilization rates
- Strong operational airworthiness compliance and Dispatch Team readiness
- Effective management of operational disruptions
- Accurate operational records and data‑driven reporting supporting throughput
- Strengthened coordination with 2 CFFTS, DND, AMO, and internal CAE partners
- Consistent support to safe, efficient, high‑integrity flight operations
Reporting structure:
- Reports to:*(Interim)Manager, CQFI //(Steady State)*Flight Training Operations Manager
- Direct reports: 11 total — 4 Flight Dispatchers, 4 Training Schedulers, 2 Training Administrators, and 1 Tracking System Analyst
Minimum Qualifications
- 5–8 years of job‑related experience within military flight operations
- 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing operational teams
- Post‑secondary education in a relevant field of study
- Experience in flight operations, dispatch, or scheduling within a military aviation environment
- Strong operational judgment and decision‑making in dynamic environments
- Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across military, maintenance, and training organizations
- Experience maintaining operational records, qualification tracking, or aircrew management documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience collaborating with DND Schedulers, Flight Authorization Officers, or 2 CFFTS
- Experience working with aircraft maintenance organizations (AMO) or maintenance planning teams
- Experience developing SOPs, operational policies, or airworthiness processes
- Prior leadership of multi‑disciplinary operational teams
- Familiarity with pilot production forecasting or data‑driven operations reporting
- Experience handling operational disruptions such as weather, diversions, or unserviceability events
Benefits
- Group Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Group RRSP
- CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
- Sabbatical Leave
- Flex Time
- Enhanced Parental Leave
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.
Position****Type
Regular
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
CAE 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. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email
if needed.
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Privacy Statement | CAE
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for FAcT Air Operations Manager jobs in Moose Jaw, SK
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.
CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
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Top Benefits
About the role
As an Instructor Pilot at CAE, your role soars beyond training. You build confidence and skill, inspire mastery, and ensure pilots are prepared for the moments that matter. Whether leading simulator sessions or pre-flight briefings, you’ll contribute to CAE’s legacy of flight training excellence while keeping your own skills sharp. Supported by advanced training and cutting-edge technology, you’ll grow as an educator and find purpose in helping pilots excel, no matter the challenges they face.
Description
The FAcT Air Operations Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and execution of all flight operations functions supporting the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. This includes oversight of dispatch, operational airworthiness processes, flight scheduling, long‑term planning, and close coordination with internal and external partners to ensure that flying operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in alignment with program priorities, regulatory requirements, and RCAF expectations.
The role manages the Dispatch and Scheduling Team, providing leadership, direction, and mentorship while maintaining and updating Dispatch SOPs and ensuring compliance with operational airworthiness requirements. The Air Operations Manager leads the development of mid‑ to long‑term flight schedules in collaboration with DND Schedulers, Flight Authorization Officers, and 2 CFFTS, optimizing the utilization of aircraft, pilots, and instructor resources.
This position acts as the primary liaison with the Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) for aircraft availability planning, maintenance repair party dispatch, and operational coordination. The role serves as the lead point of contact during aircraft diversions, weather disruptions, and unserviceability events, ensuring timely communication and effective operational response.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining operational records, such as aircrew qualifications and currencies, and providing data‑driven reporting to support pilot production forecasting across the Basic Flight Training (BFT) and Advanced Flight Training (AFT) streams. Through strong stakeholder alignment, the Air Operations Manager contributes to the overall safety, efficiency, and success of the FAcT flight training program.
Expected outcomes include:
- Reliable and timely flight schedules aligned with training priorities
- Improved aircraft and pilot utilization rates
- Strong operational airworthiness compliance and Dispatch Team readiness
- Effective management of operational disruptions
- Accurate operational records and data‑driven reporting supporting throughput
- Strengthened coordination with 2 CFFTS, DND, AMO, and internal CAE partners
- Consistent support to safe, efficient, high‑integrity flight operations
Reporting structure:
- Reports to:*(Interim)Manager, CQFI //(Steady State)*Flight Training Operations Manager
- Direct reports: 11 total — 4 Flight Dispatchers, 4 Training Schedulers, 2 Training Administrators, and 1 Tracking System Analyst
Minimum Qualifications
- 5–8 years of job‑related experience within military flight operations
- 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing operational teams
- Post‑secondary education in a relevant field of study
- Experience in flight operations, dispatch, or scheduling within a military aviation environment
- Strong operational judgment and decision‑making in dynamic environments
- Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across military, maintenance, and training organizations
- Experience maintaining operational records, qualification tracking, or aircrew management documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience collaborating with DND Schedulers, Flight Authorization Officers, or 2 CFFTS
- Experience working with aircraft maintenance organizations (AMO) or maintenance planning teams
- Experience developing SOPs, operational policies, or airworthiness processes
- Prior leadership of multi‑disciplinary operational teams
- Familiarity with pilot production forecasting or data‑driven operations reporting
- Experience handling operational disruptions such as weather, diversions, or unserviceability events
Benefits
- Group Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Group RRSP
- CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
- Sabbatical Leave
- Flex Time
- Enhanced Parental Leave
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.
Position****Type
Regular
Equal Opportunity & Accommodations
CAE 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. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email
if needed.
Data Privacy
Privacy Statement | CAE
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for FAcT Air Operations Manager jobs in Moose Jaw, SK
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.
CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.