software engineer

flight instructor

senior software engineer

pilot

financial analyst

*A typical day at work was pretty routine and would include, Preparing set meals for large groups and conference meetings, Assisting the Chef Managers, Trained barista, Customer service, and of course taking care of all aspects of hygiene, ensuring compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards.
*Previous to working at CAE i hadn't worked in a food preparation area before. I learnt how to use the coffee machine making lattes, cappuccinos, etc. I already had a food hygiene certificate but i learnt in a hands on environment how to prepare food to a high standard. So I gain the experience and put it into practice. 
I also learnt about portion control and cost and over head to make the cafe run efficiently and cost effectively.
*The role of the management was to prepare the weekly menu, and to order in the stock required. My two managers worked very hard to please to clientele and i believe they catered to there every need.
* In our kitchen there was only a small group of lady's, 4 in fact and we worked very well together. We all had our own little roles and i believe we complimented each other.
*On occasions there would be large groups that would be booked in for training courses and this meant that food service at peak times of meal service could get extremely busy but working together as a team meant that most of the time meant that we were able to keep a smile on our face.
*My favorite part of the job was the theme days we used to do every month or as often as possible. These were put on as entertainment for our customers most of whome were away from home attending training sessions. they included; Chinese New Near, Dutch Day, Christmas, Halloween, Queens Jubilee, Eid, Easter, Malaysian Day, St. Patricks Day etc. It allowed us to tap into our creativity and made our customers very happy.

I loved working here. Everyday was exciting, I knew what my expectations were. Comparing CAE to other schools I worked at this place was by far by best experience. Weather was consistent, there is always a backup aircraft if one happens to need maintenance- which in it of itself was rare.  I genuinely enjoyed the students I was able to work with. They were all excited to be there and did their due diligence to study on their own - made my job a lot easier. Working with different ethnicities helped me see the world in a broader perspective and made me a better pilot and instructor. they give you the ability to earn extra income by picking up extra shifts or earn more money by referrals. The team I worked with was friendly and knowledgeable and helped me get my foot in the door with a regional. - Very much an open door policy - and they encouraged questions and asking for help. CAE's management was exceptionally professional with me, and understanding when I went through personal family drama. I did notice a few sour apples who worked there that didn't like the longer hours. I'm assuming they were not given a realistic expectation, or they never worked for another company doing the CFI role, but this is how they operate - and I was able to earn my hours quickly. Most of the employees get along well and its a pretty positive space to work.

I loved working for CAE, when I was projectized. The engineers, program management was the best. The bad part was what I did for 51/2 years was not my job... it was better than my job. I basically assisted program management... along with managing, analyzing, and delivering the data deliverable's. I worked closely with the customer to achieve success in obtaining what was best for both the company and the customer. I learned the program management side of things. This was great. The problem came with big layoffs, forced retirements and reorganization. I was forced not to perform my job any longer and perform a position that "well they were paying me way to much for" and I was over qualified to do. The department I worked in was not the most friendly or easy to get a long with, most of the company dreaded even going to them for any reason, but you have that anywhere you go and you learn to deal. I was forced out the door after being placed in lower position and told that I could no longer do what I was doing cause it did not fit in my job description; which was true as stated above. All good things must come to an end and when one door closes, another one opens. Overall I would recommend CAE to work. They have good benefits, flex time, flex Fridays and great personnel to work with for the most part.

I'm here why? This was a question that I asked daily in my short time here. When I 1st started there was no work for me to do that was job-related for me. When my hybrid schedule was changed to full-time time on-site things did not improve. This went on even after a staff reduction layoff happened and we lost team members there was little work-related interaction with my manager. When our team was reduced in size my manager was supposed to take more time and show me the ropes. Weeks would go by with me having to ask other teams if they needed assistance with anything since I had no workload of my own.  My manager would often complain about having a workload of 2 and a half people but did little to nothing to share it. We had issues when it came to the few times he claimed he could train me. He would often give unclear instructions and get flustered if I didn't do something exactly how he wanted it done. My manager would stand over me and freak out at the smallest mistake. There were times when he himself made errors that kept me from even accessing stuff. My time here was a waste and I regret taking this job when had better offers before and during my employment there. I have many other things that I can add but these felt the most troubling to me. 

Started off bad...absolutely no training at all.  The manager was terrible...luckily he got fired.  Some co-workers noticed the struggle and stepped in to help train even though it wasn't their job.  Things got better and really felt a sense of belonging and put tons of effort into my job and made major company improvements by providing a lot of automation to what was manual tasks saving a ton of man hours.  Pay was QUITE LOW...however was paid higher than others in my pay band do to more expertise among my peers...which turned out to be bad.  The company started losing hundreds of millions of dollars every quarter.  Layoffs kept coming.  Made it through a couple rounds.  Then management had the bright idea to take everyone in each job in certain pay bands and fire the ones making the most money regardless of expertise.  They lost TONS of expertise and some really brilliant people doing this.  Some people that were with the company almost 30 years lost their jobs...unbelievable...the lower paid with less expertise got to keep their jobs.  This was a decision made as the CEO was leaving the company...it was clear he didn't really care. 

CAE USA does not build up their younger (less experienced) engineers. Typically, you will be put on a project and not know a single thing about the tools required to get the job done nor anything about the codebase. Welp, you get assigned these tasks and basically you waste countless days just figuring it out on your own. Sure, you can reach out to a senior engineer here or there. However, they don't want to be bothered by your "basic" questions because you should just automatically know it and not embarrass yourself. If you're new to aviation terminology or fighter jets in general, then have fun learning that as well. That said, the work life balance is nice (you work a 9/80 schedule with 4 weeks of PTO) but learning everything on your own is not an enjoyable experience nor does it feel productive and satisfying. Don't forget, you'll often be working with archaic languages or tools and will follow outdated software engineering practices which can get you pigeon-holed in your career. By the way, they recently made all employees work mandatory overtime for 6 weeks straight so be prepared for poor leadership decisions such as that.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, my typical day involved collaborating closely with a small, dedicated team that felt more like family. We all wore many hats to ensure we met our deliverables, which fostered a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork. I learned the importance of adaptability and problem-solving, as we often had to find creative solutions to meet tight deadlines. While management was supportive and approachable, my main complaint is the lack of clear advancement opportunities; this seems largely due to the small size of the department, which limits upward mobility. The workplace culture was positive and nurturing, making it enjoyable to come to work each day. The hardest part of the job was managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously, but the most rewarding aspect was the sense of accomplishment when we successfully completed our projects together. Overall, it was a fulfilling experience that taught me valuable skills and built lasting relationships.

The company only cares about money and not its customer, They overfly the students a lot, cancelling missions is next to impossible, i had an intro student the winds were gusting to 16 so obviously not beneficial for the student yet i was denied for a cancelation since the winds were not beyond the company limitation. There’s no tranparency on the PTO, we have workforce & workday program on workday it will show that you have x number of vacation hours that you’ve earned thru the year, on workforce you will not see it and guess what the management will see, WORKFORCE.  A lot of our hr people quit and there was a time we didnt even have an hr representative. Since you’re salaried they can schedule you upto 12 hours of work per day. AIRPLANES ARE SQUAWKED MOST OF THE TIME.

98% on the road work. There is no work life/home life balance. The company keeps you going until you break. Management takes advantage of the situation and the hard work of the employees. Bonuses and recognition are nonexistent. Commendations and positive feedback is never shared with the employee. There is no such thing as an open door policy. Do you have to hunt down a manager to discuss anything with them. The company took 10% away from each employees salary last year during Covid while other companies were giving hazard pay for continuing to work and travel. The company reported a record year last year and still there was no thought of the employee and the stresses that we had gone through. Direct manager is difficult to get to probably because of other jobs outside of the company that are being worked while supposedly on company time. And then manager writes you up for ridiculous instances that are made up while they receive  bonuses. 

For flight instructors, it's a salaried position start from around 27,000  and being salaried they are paid for 80 hours per 2 weeks BUT YOU CAN WORK AND GET SCHEDULED FOR 12 HOURS and not get paid for the extra hours that you're working. so basically you can work for 120 hours and only get paid for 80 hours. Pilot fatigue within the instructors and students are present as they force the student to fly even if the student doesn't want to fly. imagine doing an introduction flight and the winds are 16 knots crosswind, management wont let you cancel that mission as the company crosswind limitation is 17 knots 

Now employees are trying to unionize but the management is trying to stop it but hiring a consultant from a third party to persuade the instructors not to join the union.  there's a high turn around of instructors in the school due to the unfair treatment of instructors

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Software engineer 1 salary reported	$124,800 per year
Flight instructor 3 salaries reported	$24.33 per hour
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Pilot 2 salaries reported	$104,667 per year
Financial analyst 1 salary reported	$67,696 per year

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