Weapons Instructor (Boeing P-8A Poseidon)
CAE · Moray
Description
CAE is seeking an experienced Weapons Instructor to deliver advanced training on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon platform. The successful candidate will provide instruction on the tactical employment of airborne weapons, mission systems, maritime patrol operations, and combat mission planning to support military aircrew/groundcrew operational readiness.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivery of classroom, simulator, synthetic, and scenario-based instruction on Boeing P-8A weapons employment and mission systems.
Weapons Instructors shall perform the following services:
- Support to engineering course design and maintenance, including provision of generic engineering training advice on course content and objectives;
- Student mentoring;
- Lesson preparation;
- Instruction, delivering the content of LSPECs and ASPECs;
- Post lesson activities; and
- Other OCU activities, as directed by Buyer.
Weapons Instructors shall deliver the following engineering instruction:
- The P-8A Q-course for engineers;
- Courses for all users of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS);
- A General Familiarisation Course/Platform Managers' Course for the P-8A Poseidon Aircraft and associated Systems;
- Training on operation of the VMT to RAF personnel;
- Other courses and ad hoc training, as directed by Buyer.
Outline of Role:
- Develop, review, and maintain training materials, lesson plans, student guides, and courseware.
- Conduct student assessments, evaluations, and examinations, providing feedback and coaching as appropriate.
- Support operational conversion, continuation, and mission qualification training programs.
- Maintain accurate student training records and supporting documentation.
- Support military customers and stakeholders in developing and enhancing training capability.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the training organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in the tactical employment of airborne weapons and mission systems.
- Operational experience within a maritime patrol, ISR, surveillance, or military aviation environment.
- Experience delivering formal military instruction, mentoring, or aircrew/groundcrew training.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required national security clearances.
- Completion of the Defence Train the Trainer (DTTT) Phase 3 course.
- undefinedPreferred QualificationsDirect operational experience on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon platform.Experience developing military training syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials.Experience operating in coalition or NATO environments.
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
RegularEqual Opportunity & Accommodations
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