CF-18 Operational Specialist (Pilot)

Description

• Provide technical, flight, and operational expertise, guidance, and oversight as part of software development and testing activities.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Systems Engineering Support Contract (SESC) team supporting courseware production.

• Support the CF‑18 Operational Community with systems engineering for the CF‑18 Prime Mission Vehicle (PMV) Operational Flight Program (OFP) and training development in Mirabel.

• Develop and review software change requirements in collaboration with the customer.

• Create and maintain test plans and develop verification and validation test procedures.

• Perform operational testing on avionics benches, integrated benches, full simulator, and actual aircraft; document and report anomalies.

• Review system test plans and develop/maintain training and mission scenario test plans.

• Use aircraft documentation to support software developers during integration activities.

• Test synthetic training devices to ensure design and regulatory requirements are met within budget and schedule constraints.

• Support customer during onsite acceptance testing activities.

• Develop training solutions for identified avionic systems.

• Develop standardized storyboard and lesson content with the Instructional System Designer.

• Support the courseware development process by ensuring content accuracy per the training plan, technical specifications, and procedures/checklists.

• Support the development of performance evaluations to validate student knowledge acquisition.

• Perform first‑level quality assurance on courseware outputs to ensure technical and procedural accuracy and proper presentation.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to provide inputs for potential customers and assist with bid and proposal estimates.

• Maintain military and aviation publications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot or equivalent (Fast Jet).

• Technical experience as a fighter pilot (SME).

• Strong computer aptitude and willingness to learn new software.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).

• Ability to obtain and maintain Controlled Goods Clearance and Level II NATO Secret clearance.

• Legally permitted to work in Canada (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid Work Permit).

• Willingness to work onsite in Mirabel, QC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent

• Aircrew instructor qualification (AIMB)

• Tactical Aviation experience

• Professional testing experience

• Experience as Standard Unit or Central Flying School member

• Qualified Tactics Instructor

• Flight or mission simulator experience

• Instructional experience (not required but considered an asset)

• Functional French ability

• Ideal profile: CF‑18 instructor or former CF‑18 pilot

Benefits

• Environment where initiatives are recognized and valued

• Flexible schedules

• Attractive employee benefits

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Regular

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