Simulator Second in Command (SIC)
FlightSafety International, the world's premier professional aviation training company, seeks a dedicated and qualified Simulator Second in Command (SIC). In this full-time position, the Simulator Second in Command maintains currency in assigned programs to act as Second-In-Command for both internal and external Customer Pilots participating in recurrent, initial, or generic training courses, adhering to the established training curriculum.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Second-in-Command (SIC) for clients training in multi-crew aircraft who arrive for training without a flying partner, providing competent support without performing instructional duties.
- Maintain SIC pilot qualification in accordance with the requirements of assigned programs.
- Adhere to FlightSafety International’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes and procedures to maintain SIC qualification.
- Keep all certificates, ratings, and designations current as 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:
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’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Experience:
Prior to commencement of SIC duties, the applicant must possess the following:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings.
- A minimum of 450 flight hours.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Fluency in English, encompassing verbal and written communication skills (speaking, understanding, reading, and writing).
- Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with diverse 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:
The employee must possess the physical capabilities to perform the duties of the job, including:
- Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; and talking or hearing.
- Standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and tasting or smelling may be required.
- Reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls and/or anti-torque with both feet.
- Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device.
- Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp.
- Exit from a malfunctioning Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and may occasionally work in high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration is possible. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.