Job Description

Job Title: FAcT Lead Training Development - Advanced Flying Training - Multi-engine (AFT-ME)

Position Reports To: FAcT Head of Training Development

Job Location: Ottawa

The successful applicant for this position will become a KF Aerospace employee, who will be seconded to SkyAlyne and work from the FAcT Program Office in Ottawa.

SkyAlyne is a proud partnership between Canadian aviation and defence leaders, CAE and KF Aerospace, formed to provide a truly Canadian solution for Canadas Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program, Canadas next-generation military aircrew training program.

SkyAlyne has been named by Canada as the preferred bidder for the FAcT Program, and we are staffing our National Capital Office in anticipation of a Contract Award in 2024. Therefore, we are now hiring in key positions that are needed to execute the 20+ year contract. The program will be managed from the National Capital Region (Ottawa), with three operational locations: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; Southport (Portage la Prairie), Manitoba; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The scope of the FAcT Program contract includes all training and in-service support requirements needed to prepare Pilots, Air Combat Systems Officers, and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operators to meet the future aerospace requirements of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). In collaboration with the Government of Canada and several major Canadian subcontractors, SkyAlyne will provide live-flying, simulator and classroom-based training, facilities construction and management, information management and information technology support, site support services, aircraft maintenance and much more.

Job Overview

The Lead Training Development - AFT-ME is the primary point-of-contact for the development the FAcT Programs AFT-ME. The Lead Training Development - AFT-ME oversees all aspects of the development of the AFT-ME course. The Lead Training Development - AFT-ME is responsive to stakeholders from the Government of Canada, the Department of National Defence (DND), Public Service and Procurement Canada, RCAF and the Contract Program Manager. During the Transition In Phase, the Lead Training Development - AFT-ME will lead and direct all Sub-work Package #4.3 (AFT-ME Training Development) activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be instrumental in building and maintaining effective relationships with the Government of Canada, the Department of National Defence (DND), the RCAF, other federal, provincial, and local government stakeholders, strategic subcontractors, numerous other subcontractors, and scores of educational and Indigenous partners during the Transition In Phase.
• Developing, implementing, and leading development of the AFT-ME course.
• Coordinating the development of the AFT-ME course with in-service support strategies.
• Responding to queries regarding support functions for the courses training development processes.
• As required, assisting the Government of Canada, DND, RCAF, and other federal departments with activities associated with support functions during the Transition In Phase.
• Attending all transition meetings associated with the training development functions of the AFT-ME course.
• When requested by the Government of Canada, DND, RCAF and other federal departments, providing data and information on training development transition activities.
• Providing agendas and minutes for all meetings.
• Ensuring the courses training development transition activities are planned and carried out in a timely manner and within budget.
• Overseeing the transition of the control and conduct of the courses training development functions, and their associated records between the Government of Canada, DND, RCAF, and other federal departments, in accordance with the approved Transition Plan.
• Ensuring work environments are adequate and safe.
• Monitoring and implementing the courses training development policies.
• Leading, coaching, and managing the courses training development staff.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Implementing policies and procedures that will improve the courses training development management.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating the courses training development management procedures.
• Member of the FAcT Program Training Development Team.
• Coordinating the activities of the Joint IM/IT IPTs, the Joint Flight Safety IPTs, the Joint Personnel IPTs, the Joint Flight Operations IPTs, and the Joint Site Services IPTs that intersect with the AFT-ME course.

• Bachelors degree, or higher education, in the field of business, commerce, engineering, or logistics; or a commensurate amount of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience managing the support to the development of a course, with a similar scope and complexity to the FAcT Programs AFT-ME course.
• Good knowledge of the organization, procedures, and policies of the Government of Canada, DND and RCAF.
• Former military member, preferably with RCAF service in a training development environment, would be an asset.
• Have very good communication skills, with proven experience building strong relationships with teams, stakeholders, external partners, and boards of directors.
• Have proven negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to lead, influence, build, motivate, and obtain consensus.
• Be a confident, results-oriented leader.
• Outstanding business acumen.
• Be able to hold a Government of Canada Security Clearance (Secret level).
• Be able to hold Government of Canada site/information access certifications, including accessing Protected B information, Controlled Goods Clearance, and ITAR Clearance.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong oral and written English language capabilities.
• Fluency in French would be an asset.

• A competitive compensation model.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Pension matching plan.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• A performance management program that is linked to monetary salary incentives.

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