Simulator Second in Command
FlightSafety International, the world’s premier professional aviation training company, seeks a qualified Simulator Second in Command. In this role, the individual maintains currency in assigned programs to serve as Second-In-Command (SIC) for both internal and external customer pilots undergoing recurrent, initial, or generic training courses, adhering to established training curricula.
Responsibilities:
- Act as Second-in-Command (SIC) for clients training in multi-crew aircraft who have come to training without a flying partner. In that capacity, will serve as a competent Second-in-Command and will not be performing instructional duties.
- Maintain SIC pilot qualification in accordance with the requirements of the programs to which he or she is assigned.
- Maintain SIC qualification in accordance with FlightSafety International’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes and procedures.
- Keep current 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 Qualifications:
- High school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency (G.E.D.) with two to three (2-3) years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings.
- Minimum of 450 flight hours.
- Helicopter experience is required.
Prior to assuming SIC duties, the applicant must possess the aforementioned certificates.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to speak, understand, read, and write effectively.
- Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with diverse customers in a professional manner.
- Adaptability to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.
- A second language may be required in some Learning Centers to meet specific needs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively. The role may involve standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
The employee must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following:
- Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the 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 malfunctioned 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. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment frequently involves working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical shock risk, radiation risk, and vibration may occur. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
FlightSafety International 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.