Supporting Crew Member

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CAE, a leader in aviation training, is offering an opportunity at its Orlando, Florida location through the Supporting Crew Member (SCM) program.

The SCM program trains and qualifies program members to provide “right seat support” for clients attending FAA-approved 14 CFR Part 142 curriculum courses at CAE facilities.

This is an on-call position for candidates who live in the Orlando area. The Supporting Crew Member will:

• Provide right seat support for clients participating in FAA-approved training programs.
• Participate in formal aircraft Second-in-Command (SIC) simulator training for select aircraft types.
• Maintain required program qualifications and currency.
• Be available for a minimum of 35 events during a 12-month period to maintain currency and receive recurrent training.
• Commit to 10 to 15 days of work per month.
• Be available for scheduling in blocks of at least five hours. Assignments may be scheduled at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The SCM program may be suitable for qualified pilots building their aviation careers as well as experienced pilots who want to remain active in a cockpit and support high-quality flight training.

In addition to formal SIC simulator training for select aircraft types, SCMs have the opportunity to qualify for and attend, at no cost, eligible advanced programs and enrichment courses provided by CAE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Airplane Multi-Engine Land (MEL) qualification.
• Instrument rating for airplane multi-engine land.
• At least 50 hours of multi-engine and instrument experience.
• At least 400 hours of total flight time.
• Ability to participate in a minimum of 35 events within a 12-month period to maintain currency and receive recurrent training.
• Must live within the Orlando area.
• Ability to commit to 10 to 15 days of work per month.
• Ability to work scheduled assignments of at least five hours, which may occur at any time, 24/7.
• Ability to meet the following physical requirements, with reasonable accommodation where applicable: Regularly ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. Occasionally work in different positions and environments, including confined spaces. Remain in stationary positions for prolonged periods, including standing or sitting. Occasionally move about to accomplish work-related tasks. Occasionally adjust or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Occasionally perform repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, or fingers.

Preferred Qualifications

• 100 hours of turbine flight experience.

Physical Requirements: The 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below is a nonexclusive list and may be updated at any time.

• Constantly ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Occasionally move into different positions in various environments, including confined spaces
• Remain in stationary positions constantly, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks
• Occasionally adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, or fingers

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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

On Call (Fixed Term)

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