Flight Safety International | First Officer

Simulator Second in Command (SIC)

FlightSafety International is seeking a Simulator Second in Command (SIC) to join its professional aviation training team. As the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays, FlightSafety provides comprehensive training solutions to commercial, government, and military organizations worldwide. The company operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training programs at Learning Centers across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Position Summary

The Simulator Second in Command is primarily responsible for maintaining currency in assigned aircraft programs to serve as Second-In-Command for both internal and external Customer Pilots during Recurrent, Initial, or generic training courses within the established training curriculum. This role involves supporting multi-crew aircraft training sessions by acting as a competent SIC, focusing solely on flight crew duties and not performing instructional tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Second-in-Command for clients undertaking training in multi-crew aircraft who attend without a flying partner.
• Serve effectively as a competent Second-in-Command during training sessions.
• Maintain SIC pilot qualification strictly in accordance with the requirements of assigned programs.
• Ensure SIC qualification is maintained in compliance with FlightSafety International’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes and procedures.
• Keep all required certificates, ratings, and designations current to effectively perform duties as an SIC.
• Act as SIC in various types of aircraft for Part 142, Part 135, and non-FAA clients as required by training schedules.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

A high school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency (G.E.D.) is required, coupled with two to three (2-3) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience

Prior to commencing SIC duties, the applicant must possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings. A minimum of 450 flight hours is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fluency in English, encompassing strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak, understand, read, and write effectively.
• Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proven ability to interact with diverse Customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Capacity to adapt quickly to changing schedules and perform effectively under high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in a second language may be necessary in certain Learning Centers to meet specific operational needs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands for controls, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally. Occasional requirements include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and tasting or smelling. The role demands a physical range of body motion to:

1. Reach, exert pressure, and manipulate rudder controls and/or anti-torque with both feet.
2. Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device.
3. Enter and exit the Simulator device via the provided ramp.
4. Exit from a 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 may include 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, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $48,875.00 - $83,375.00

Compensation for the role is determined by various factors including a candidate’s qualifications, education, skills, experience, and market demands. These factors influence the salary/wage offered.

Benefits:

FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package. This includes vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

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.