Bombardier Maintenance Instructor

About the position

CAE, the worldwide leader in aviation training, is seeking a Full-Time Maintenance Training Instructor to join our Business Aviation Maintenance Training team in Montreal. This role involves up to 30-40% global travel. If you are a Mechanic, or Maintenance Instructor with experience working on Bombardier aircraft, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a new and impactful way. The Maintenance Training Instructor works as part of a dedicated team delivering aircraft maintenance training on products manufactured by major OEMs. Responsibilities include developing, delivering, and maintaining multimedia and computer-assisted courseware using your aviation maintenance experience, instructional skills, and computer proficiency. This customer-facing position involves identifying and supporting customer needs, resolving a wide range of issues independently, and delivering aircraft systems training using various instructional aids such as multimedia presentations, aircraft components, and flight simulation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Developing, delivering, and maintaining multimedia and computer-assisted courseware
  • Delivering aircraft maintenance training on products manufactured by major OEMs
  • Identifying and supporting customer needs
  • Resolving a wide range of issues independently
  • Delivering aircraft systems training using various instructional aids such as multimedia presentations, aircraft components, and flight simulation tools

Requirements

  • Proven experience working on Bombardier aircraft
  • Current aviation authority license such as TC AME, FAA A&P, EASA or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of mechanical aircraft systems relevant to the area of responsibility
  • Ability to resolve customer instructional issues autonomously
  • Proficiency with basic computer software, including Windows Suite, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word, to develop, revise, and deliver training materials and presentations
  • Ability to stand for extended periods during instruction or demonstrations
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry training equipment or aircraft components up to 25–30 lbs (11–14 kg)
  • Ability to climb stairs and access training devices or aircraft areas as required
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods while developing or updating training materials
  • Ability to travel globally up to 30-40%, which may include long flights and extended periods in classrooms or at customer sites
  • Sufficient mobility, vision, and dexterity to operate training devices, classroom equipment, and relevant tools safely

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior instructional experience

Benefits

  • Hybrid work-from-home schedule
  • Flexible vacation policy and scheduling
  • Paid holidays, including paid time off between December 25 and January 1
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible work schedule when not instructing
  • Defined Retirement Plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Programs
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