Simulator Second in Command - FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International, the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military organizations, seeks a qualified individual to fill the role of Simulator Second in Command.
Purpose of Position:
The Simulator Second in Command is responsible for maintaining currency in assigned programs to act as "Second-in-Command" for both internal and external Customer Pilots for Recurrent, Initial, or generic training courses within the established training curriculum.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Act as Second-in-Command (SIC) for clients training in multi-crew aircraft who have come to training without a flying partner, serving as a competent SIC and not performing instructional duties.
- Maintain SIC pilot qualification in accordance with the requirements of the assigned programs.
- Maintain SIC qualification in accordance with FlightSafety International's Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes and procedures.
- Remain current on all certificates, ratings, and designations required to perform duties as an SIC.
- Act as SIC in various types of aircraft for Part 142, Part 135, and non-FAA clients as required.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency (G.E.D. - demonstrated satisfactory performance in the General Educational Development Testing Program) with two to three (2-3) years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior to SIC duties, the applicant must hold the following certificates:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings.
- Minimum of 450 flight hours.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read, and write.
- Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with various customers in a professional manner.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.
- A second language may be required in some Learning Centers to meet particular needs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position requires the ability to perform the following physical activities:
- Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Regularly stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment frequently involves proximity to moving mechanical parts and occasionally includes exposure to:
- High, precarious places.
- Outside weather conditions.
- Wet and/or humid conditions.
- Fumes or airborne particles.
- Toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Extreme cold, extreme heat.
- Risk of electrical shock.
- Risk of radiation.
- Vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Equal Opportunity Employer
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.