Jeff Loube joined the team in 2001, and as Managing Editor strongly supported the transformation and development of MS&T into a platform that provides useful and relevant information to readers and strives to validate and support best practices. Jeff has a performance consulting practice based in Ottawa, which he started on his retirement from the Canadian Navy in 1985 after 26 years service. Jeff holds a BSc from the Royal Military College of Canada and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Technology Based Distributed Learning from the University of British Columbia. He is a current Certified Performance Consultant.

The Canadian Surface Combatant ship project will replace the Iroquois- and Halifax-class warships with up to 15 new ships beginning in the early 2020s.

CAE on a Roll

June 27, 2019

Jeff Loube

After 70 years as a Canadian success story, CAE is ubiquitous in the Canadian defence and security scene, providing training solutions, services, and operational services. Jeff Loube took in their pre-CANSEC presser.

Addressing the Boeing 737 MAX grounding nose-on, FAA Acting Administrator Daniel K. Elwell said, "In aviation, patience prevails."

Cache-22: WATS Defines Aviation Professionalism

June 12, 2019

Rick Adams, Chris Long, Robert Moorman, and Jeff Loube

The 2019 Edition of the World Aviation Training Summit was described by many attendees as “the best ever.” CAT’s Editorial Team chronicles the highlights.

CAE drew large crowds all week for CAE Rise.

Ready, Set, Disrupt

March 4, 2019

Rick Adams, Marty Kauchak, Dim Jones, and Jeff Loube

I/ITSEC 2018 has proved again to be the premier event of the military S&T year, rich with content on the show floor, in the conference rooms, and even in the margins. MS&T editors Jeff Loube, Marty Kauchak, Dim Jones and Rick Adams report.

RCAF Air Mobility Training Center

March 2, 2018

Jeff Loube

Technology and collaboration has created an optimal training environment for the CC-130J. Managing Editor Jeff Loube visited the RCAF’s Air Mobility Training Centre.

Military Simulation and Training Magazine at I/ITSEC 2017

December 11, 2017

Jeff Loube, Rick Adams, Dim Jones, and Marty Kauchak

MS&T editors reflect on this gathering of the defense training community in Orlando FL in late November. Managing Editor Jeff Loube, with files from Rick Adams, Dim Jones, and Marty Kauchack, writes.

RCAF Simulation Strategy 2025

November 11, 2015

Jeff Loube and Marty Kauchak

The RCAF has a vision, a plan, and is in full implementation mode. Managing Editor Jeff Loube writes. This is the first of a two part series.

About I/ITSEC 2015

August 25, 2015

Jeff Loube

Show organizers are excited about the upcoming show as planning is coming together. Managing Editor Jeff Loube offers a preview.

I/ITSEC 2014

February 9, 2015

Chuck Weirauch, Dim Jones, Jeff Loube, and Marty Kauchak

Well, I/ITSEC 2014 is over and it’s time for reflection, - after all, it is in the after action review that the learning takes place. Managing Editor Jeff Loube, with files from Dim Jones, Marty Kauchak, and Chuck Weirauch, reports.

2013 IITSEC exhibition

February 9, 2014

Jeff Loube, Marty Kauchak, and Chuck Weirauch

Managing Editor Jeff Loube, with files from Marty Kauchak and Chuck Weirauch reports on the event held in Orlando 2-5 December 2013 The IITSEC exhibition is over for 2013 and long time attendees will have noted some changes.

Facing Down New Budget Realities

February 13, 2013

Marty Kauchak, Dim Jones, Jeff Loube, Walter F. Ullrich, and Chris Lehman

Facing Down New Budget Realities Group Editor Marty Kauchak, with files from Chris Lehman, Dim Jones, Jeff Loube and Walter F. Ullrich, reports on their discussions with industry leaders at the 2012 I/ITSEC exploring the opportunities and challenges of the current defense budget environment.

Pilot Mental Health Conversations Need to Go Further

Captain Helen Heenan, MSc FRAeS, sits down with Captain Jacques Drappier to discuss mental health in aviation. Helen explains why conversations about mental health in aviation need to go further, with some pilots afraid to disclose issues for fear of losing their jobs.

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Data On The Analytics Frontline

Al Roan, Managing Director of Cervus, a business that provides data insights for defence and security, is this week's guest on The Warfighter Podcast. Al gives us an introduction of how data analytics is used to deliver deep insights for the military and dispels some myths using his experience with data.

Standardisation, Sustainability and Pilot Wellbeing

ATPG Chair Andy Mitchell sat down with EATS 2022 Conference Chair Jacques Drappier to discuss what went on at our exclusive Heads of Training discussion in Berlin. The duo go through instructor standardisation, sustainability and pilot well being.