Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) Instructor (Boeing P-8A)

Provide advanced operational instruction and training support for Weapon System Officers (WSOs) on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon platform. Deliver high-quality classroom, simulator, and mission-based training to military personnel across various Nationalities, ensuring students achieve the required operational standards for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, surveillance, and mission systems employment.

CAE is advertising for a part-time role, which will be a job share, requiring 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver WSO instruction on the Boeing P-8A Poseidon in accordance with approved training syllabi and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and deliver classroom, simulator, synthetic, and mission-focused training activities, delivering the content of LSPECs and ASPECs.
• Instruct students in the operation and tactical employment of P-8A mission systems, sensors, communications, and weapons systems.
• Support the design, development, review, and maintenance of courseware, lesson plans, training manuals, and instructional materials.
• Conduct student assessments and examinations and provide timely performance feedback.
• Mentor and support trainees throughout the training pipeline to facilitate successful course completion.
• Maintain accurate student training records and required documentation.
• Support mission rehearsal, operational conversion, and continuation training activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous operational experience as a Weapon System Officer, Airborne Mission Commander, RN Observer, or equivalent military mission crew role.
• Experience operating maritime patrol, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, or airborne mission systems.
• Experience delivering formal instruction, military training, or operational mentoring.
• WSO Instructors shall have successfully completed the AIC, or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of airborne mission systems, sensors, communications, weapons and tactical procedures.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain all required security clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating the Boeing P-8A Poseidon.
• Qualified military instructor or completion of a recognized instructional techniques course.
• Experience in maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations.
• Experience delivering simulator or synthetic environment training.
• Knowledge of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASuW), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and training development methodologies.

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Regular

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