Supporting Crew Member

CAE is seeking pilots for the Simulator Crew Member (SCM) Program in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The SCM Program trains and qualifies participants to provide right-seat support for clients enrolled in FAA-approved 14 CFR Part 142 training programs at CAE facilities.

This is an on-call position supporting training and evaluation activities in flight simulators. SCMs work with clients from a variety of operational backgrounds, including FAA Part 91, Part 135, EASA, and other international aviation authorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide second-in-command (SIC) seat support during simulator-based training events.
• Support clients participating in FAA-approved training programs.
• Maintain proficiency and performance standards as a qualified simulator crew member.
• Assist with simulator evaluation events conducted by CAE or regulatory authorities.
• Contribute to a professional, respectful, and effective learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with clients, instructors, and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service throughout training activities.

Work schedule and program requirements:

• Initial training requires a commitment of up to three weeks or more.
• Workdays may exceed 11 hours, with simulator sessions typically not exceeding six consecutive hours.
• Scheduling may occur any day of the week and at any time of day based on candidate availability and business needs.
• Assignments may be scheduled 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• A minimum commitment of 10 to 15 workdays per month is required.
• SCMs must complete a minimum of 35 events within a rolling 12-month period to maintain program participation and recurrent training eligibility.
• Candidates must meet all applicable TSA requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Airplane Multi-Engine Land (MEL) rating.
• Instrument Rating, Airplane Multi-Engine Land.
• Minimum 50 hours of multi-engine and instrument flight experience.
• Minimum 400 hours total flight time.
• Ability to complete required initial and recurrent training.
• Availability to support a minimum of 35 events within a 12-month period.
• Ability to commit to scheduled training and work assignments.
• Must reside within the Las Vegas, Nevada area.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to work in a customer-focused training environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 100 hours turbine flight time.
• Previous experience supporting flight training activities.
• Experience operating within FAA Part 91, Part 135, EASA, or other regulated aviation environments.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively within a crew resource management (CRM) environment.
• Experience interacting with clients from diverse operational and professional backgrounds.

Benefits

• Formal aircraft SIC simulator training for select aircraft types.
• Opportunity to qualify for and attend eligible CAE advanced programs and enrichment courses at no cost, subject to program requirements.

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Position Type

Part-time (US)

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