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CAE, Inc.

C-130 L-382 Instructor Flight Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$59K - $67K/yr

Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! Summary Plan, organize and ... Minimum of seven years' experience as a flight engineer and three years' experience as a C-130/L ...

Caeus

C-130 L-382 Instructor Flight Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$59K - $67K/yr

Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! Summary Plan, organize and ... Minimum of seven years' experience as a flight engineer and three years' experience as a C-130/L ...

Caeus

C-130 L-382 Instructor Flight Engineer

Tampa, FL

$59K - $67K/yr

Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Flight Engineer * Previous experience in curriculum development. * Ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.

CAE, Inc.

C-130 L-382 Instructor Flight Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$59K - $67K/yr

Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Flight Engineer * Previous experience in curriculum development. * Ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.

lynden

Flight Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a skilled and hardworking Flight Engineer with C-130 experience and an ... Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, professional journals, governmental ...

Lynden Incorporated

Flight Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a skilled and hardworking Flight Engineer with C-130 experience and an ... Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, professional journals, governmental ...

lynden

Flight Engineer

Anchorage, AK

Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a skilled and hardworking Flight Engineer with C-130 experience and an ... Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, professional journals, governmental ...

Lockheed Martin

C-5M Flight Engineer

Marietta, GA · On-site

$99K - $175K/yr

Perform duties as a C-5M Flight Engineer supporting Developmental Ground and Flight Tests ... Who You Are You are a collaborative, detail-oriented aerospace professional with a proven track ...

Lockheed Martin

C-5M Flight Engineer

Marietta, GA

You will be the C-5M Flight Engineer for the flight test team which is responsible for advancing ... Who You Are You are a collaborative, detailoriented aerospace professional with a proven track ...

KBR

C-130 Avionics SME

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$26.25 - $34.25/hr

Title: C-130 Avionics SME KBR is hiring an experienced C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics ... Provide engineering input for ground/flight test procedures, certification activities, and ...

KBR, Inc.

C-130 Avionics SME

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$26.25 - $34.25/hr

Title: C-130 Avionics SME KBR is hiring an experienced C-130 Avionics SME to support avionics ... Provide engineering input for ground/flight test procedures, certification activities, and ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional c 130 flight engineer in the United States is $45.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.69 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional C 130 Flight Engineer vs C 130 Loadmaster?

AspectProfessional C 130 Flight EngineerC 130 Loadmaster
CertificationsFAA or equivalent Flight Engineer license, aircraft-specific trainingFAA or equivalent Loadmaster certification, safety and cargo handling training
Work EnvironmentAircraft cockpit and engineering systemsAircraft cargo and passenger areas, safety procedures
Job ResponsibilitiesMonitoring aircraft systems, troubleshooting, assisting pilotsLoading/unloading cargo, passenger safety, weight distribution

The Professional C 130 Flight Engineer primarily focuses on aircraft systems and technical operations, ensuring safe flight performance. In contrast, the C 130 Loadmaster handles cargo and passenger safety, focusing on loading procedures and safety protocols. Both roles require specialized certifications and work within the same aircraft environment but serve different operational functions.

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C-130 L-382 Instructor Flight Engineer

CAE, Inc.

Tampa, FL • On-site

$59K - $67K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

CAE rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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!

Summary
Plan, organize and provide legacy and advanced avionics C-130/L-382 aircraft instruction in simulator, classroom and or practical environments to include Crew Resource Management and Night Vision Imaging Systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide C130/L-382 instruction in flight and performance manual subjects.
  • Provide instruction in crew resource management and night vision systems.
  • Ensure all instruction is conducted with safety as the number one priority.
  • Develop curriculum, syllabus, lesson plan and courseware for courses.
  • Generate post training evaluation reports.
  • Direct, coordinate and lead all activity for the aircrew during simulator training sessions.
  • Operate simulator Instructor Operator Station (IOS) during simulator training sessions.
  • Maintain a current level of knowledge by attending training courses and self-study.
  • Hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
  • Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Clearly express procedures and physical processes and concepts to both our domestic and international customers.
  • Maintain math skills necessary to conduct aviation related mission planning/execution such flight plans, fuel consumption calculations and other performance calculations.
  • Display sufficient intellectual and personal skills to evaluate, and where necessary, re-direct students.
  • Maintain proficient with Microsoft Office software.
  • Work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Minimum of seven years' experience as a flight engineer and three years' experience as a C-130/L-382 Aircraft Flight Engineer Instructor
  • Minimum of 2000 hours of flight time as a C-130/L-382 Pilot
  • Previous experience in curriculum development.
  • Ability to hold creditability and the attention of the customer attendees.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to clearly express procedures and physical processes and concepts to both our domestic and international customers.
  • Math skills necessary to conduct aviation related flight plans and fuel consumption calculations.
  • Sufficient intellectual and personal skills to evaluate, and where necessary, re-direct attendees.
  • Detail oriented
  • Proficient with Microsoft office software
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule

Preferred Skills
  • Associates Degree/certification
  • Night vision goggle (NVG) experience
  • Airdrop experience
  • Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Candidate must be able to provide US military or civil airline records of prior flight and/or simulator time.

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.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
This job operates in office, classroom, and simulator environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to do foreign travel for extended assignments.
  • Ability to stand up and conduct academic instruction in classrooms, simulator or other platform for up to eight hours each day
  • Ability to hear and tolerate simulation vibration and acoustic environment.
  • Ability to climb stairs to enter and exit simulator.
  • Ability to sit in normal instructional type aircraft chair, lift hands above head and reach controls as necessary.

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 equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com
About CAE
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type
Regular
Equal Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.
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