C-17 FTU Site Manager

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

This position is contingent on contract award.

Summary

Acting under the authority of the C-17 TS Operations and Maintenance Program Manager, the Formal Training Unit (FTU) Manager is responsible for all aspects of C-17 Training System FTU operations, including supervising CAE Instructor Staff and overseeing FTU Scheduling and CLS activities. Directly supervises the CAE site Resource Coordinator and Instructors. Coordinates all activities with C-17 TS ATS TSSC Mgr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages FTU site operations. Provides direct supervision to CAE assigned staff. Provides oversight of subcontracted staff. Ensures seamless FTU operations and contract compliance.
• Acts as principal liaison between the assigned government Program Office/Quality Assurance Representative (PO/QAR) and the CAE USA Operations and Maintenance Program Manager.
• Acts as the Site Contract diplomat, liaison and QAR Point of contact for the USAF customer.
• Ensures contract compliance for all site operations and maintains good working relationships with all customers.
• Ensures on time submittal of monthly device utilization reports and all other reports as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that adequate safety and security standards are established and maintained.
• Participates in and plans conferences with USAF customers.
• Ensures Fiscal Year student throughput or contracted ATD/academic training.
• Manages the execution of yearly, monthly, and weekly training schedules.
• Provides oversight of training programs for all personnel and is responsible for providing adequate resources.
• Observes/evaluates instructor personnel in classroom and devices, as required.
• Manages the site quality assurance program to ensure AS9100D compliance.
• Responsible for monthly submittals of data to meet CDRL requirements.
• Attends necessary weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings as required or directed by the Program Manager.
• Represents the Company in day-to-day activities associated with site operations and local USAF base and community. This includes meetings, community planning activities, local charitable activities, and Government sponsored programs.
• Coordinates with Training System Support Center (TSSC) Manager to meet site specific TSSC requirements for facilities and support.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• At least 7 years’ progressive management experience. Prior C-17 flight experience, with emphasis on command/leadership experience and aircrew training. 8 years’ total flying experience, 5 years’ military experience, with at least 2 years’ instructor experience desired.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers
• Must be able to work independently and direct subordinates
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule with overtime and weekend work as required.
• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance - requires U.S. Citizenship to obtain a clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct supervision to CAE personnel. Provides oversight of subcontracted staff.
• Provide counsel, advice and guidance to management, subordinates and other internal groups on technical matters including the capabilities and limitations of current technology, facility capability and costing of effort as these items pertain to quality and process improvement.
• Responsible for scheduling personnel, as well as managing labor and material expenditures.
• Attends meetings, manages delivery schedules and coordinates site activities. Ensure a safe and secure work environment is established and maintained.

Language/Mathematical/reasoning Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex word and technical documents/diagrams.
• Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is essential.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance - requires U.S. Citizenship to obtain a clearance.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Domestic and international travel as required.
• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure.
• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under training devices.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the surrounding environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

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Position Type

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.