Moose Jaw Site Transition Senior Manager - Future Aircrew Training (Fact)

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

CAE

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation and defence and security markets. CAE equips people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, CAE digitalizes the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, they empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. With more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries, CAE is everywhere their customers need them to be. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies.

In 2018, CAE partnered with KF Aerospace to form a new entity – SkyAlyne – to jointly bid on the Government of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program. In 2023, SkyAlyne was awarded the C$11.2 billion, 25-year contract for the FAcT Program. SkyAlyne brings together two deeply rooted Canadian aviation and defence leaders to provide a truly Canadian solution to the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program. Together, they make up a team of industry experts from across Canada, ready to help prepare the next generation of RCAF pilots and aircrew.

The Moose Jaw Site Transition Senior Manager on the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program will support the Program Management effort for this historic multi-billion-dollar CAE project. Reporting to the FAcT Program Director, the FAcT Moose Jaw Site Transition Senior 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 ideal candidate will bring a successful track record of operational leadership and extensive CAE and/or defence and security experience, ideally running major programs. Experience in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is considered an asset. Strong leadership skills highlighted by a coaching and mentoring style and a history of managing multiple projects simultaneously and driving operational efficiencies will ensure success of the program.

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