Moose Jaw Site Transition Manager - Future Aircrew Training (FAcT)

Role and Responsibilities

As the Moose Jaw Site Transition Manager on the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, you will support the Program Management effort for this historic multibillion-dollar CAE project.

Sound like something you are up for? That’s why we need you to be part of our team. Are you looking for a work environment where you can innovate, reach greater heights, and collaborate with experts from a wide range of sectors?

Do you want to contribute and join CAE Defence & Security Canada on a once in a lifetime opportunity? Come share your passion and pride with us! A competitive process is currently underway to find the next qualified supplier for FAcT.

SkyAlyne a partnership between current RCAF pilot training providers CAE and KF Aerospace has been selected as the preferred bidder in the competition for the contract, expected to be awarded this year.

Reporting to the FAcT Program Director, the FAcT Moose Jaw Site Transition Manager is dedicated to the CAE FAcT Program and holds a key role in standing up the training operations on site.

This position will be accountable to build a team of approximately 5-8 direct reports with a total team size of approximately 160 employees.

The FAcT Moose Jaw Site Transition Manager will be expected to :

Act as the primary point of contact for the Moose Jaw site transition-in activities for CAE with SkyAlyne, other FAcT subcontractors and Canada

Act as the lead Moose Jaw site representative to Canada on behalf of SkyAlyne

Establish an organization of approximately 160 employees over the transition-in period to support stand-up of the training program and steady state operations at the Moose Jaw site

Build the Fight Training Operations (FTO) team to support basic flight training on the Grob 120TP aircraft and advanced flight training on the PC-21 aircraft

Build the Acceptable Maintenance Organization (AMO) team to support the Grob 120TP and PC-21 aircraft for the Moose Jaw site

Support the development and acceptance of training plans, courseware and training devices that will be deployed at the Moose Jaw site

Support the acceptance of new infrastructure, aircraft, site services and other parts of the solution provided by SkyAlyne or its subcontractors at the Moose Jaw site

Work collaboratively with the Director of NFTC Operations to ensure FAcT transition-in activities do not impact current training activities

Full program management and budget ownership of the scope of work under the responsibility of the Moose Jaw site stand-up and follow-on steady state training phase

Support all required internal and external governance, working groups and integrated program teams related to the Moose Jaw site stand-up

Collaborate with Program Management, Technical Integration Leader and Contract Management as key stakeholders to align activities and dependencies between the Moose Jaw site and other work streams

Establish the operational processes to be used on site consistent with SkyAlyne and CAE

Essential Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in a relevant business, engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent experience

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Extensive CAE and / or Defence & Security experience (minimum 10 years) running major programs ispreferred

Experience interfacing with partners and subcontractors

Experience in the RCAF is an asset

Proven experience in risk assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving

Well organized with strong analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and actions to people at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated ability to prevent and resolve urgent program issues and challenges

Experience with MS Project and Planisware; Primavera experience would be an asset

Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex scenarios to a wide range of audiences

Ability to work collaboratively across organizations with multiple stakeholders

Results-oriented mindset with strong attention to details

Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office tools

Eligibility to the Canadian NATO Secret clearance

Fluency in English and French an asset

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.