Flight Safety International | First Officer

Simulator Second in Command (SIC)

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International stands as the world’s premier professional aviation training company and a leading supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military organizations. The company delivers training to pilots, technicians, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and provides award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

Position Summary

The Simulator Second in Command (SIC) is responsible for maintaining program currency to effectively serve as Second-In-Command for internal and external customer pilots during Recurrent, Initial, or generic training courses within the established training curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as Second-in-Command (SIC) for clients undergoing multi-crew aircraft training who attend without a flying partner. In this capacity, the SIC performs as a competent Second-in-Command, focusing strictly on SIC duties without providing instructional services.
• Maintains SIC pilot qualification in accordance with the requirements of assigned training programs.
• Ensures SIC qualification is maintained in adherence to FlightSafety International’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes and procedures.
• Keeps all required certificates, ratings, and designations current to perform duties as an SIC.
• Serves as SIC for training in various aircraft types for Part 142, Part 135, and non-FAA clients as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency (G.E.D.) with two to three (2-3) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Prior to commencing SIC duties, candidates must possess a Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings, and a minimum of 450 flight hours. Required certificates must be in the candidate's possession before the start of an SIC assignment.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Fluency in English, demonstrating proficiency in verbal and written communication (ability to speak, understand, read, and write).
  • Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with diverse customers in a professional manner.
  • Ability to adapt effectively to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.
  • A second language may be required at certain Learning Centers to meet specific operational needs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to use hands for manipulation, reach with hands and arms, and engage in verbal communication or hearing. The employee may also be required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell.

The role requires the physical range of body motion necessary to:

1. Reach, exert pressure on, and manipulate rudder controls and/or anti-torque pedals with both feet.
2. Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the simulator device.
3. Enter and exit the simulator device using the provided ramp.
4. Exit 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.

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 proximity to moving mechanical parts. The employee may occasionally work in high, precarious locations and outdoor weather conditions, and may be exposed 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. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation for this role falls within a specified salary range (Min – Max). Compensation will vary based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, education, skills, experience, and market demands.

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.