Flight Safety International | First Officer

FlightSafety International seeks a Part-Time Helicopter Simulator Second in Command to serve as Second-in-Command for customer pilots undergoing training in Lafayette, Louisiana. This role is crucial for maintaining operational readiness within the established training curriculum.

About the Role

The Part-Time Helicopter Simulator Second in Command (SIC) is responsible for maintaining currency and proficiency in assigned programs. The incumbent will act as a Second-In-Command for internal and external customer pilots during recurrent, initial, or generic training courses. The SIC will not be performing instructional duties but will serve as a competent co-pilot in multi-crew aircraft scenarios when a customer pilot trains without a partner. This position requires adherence to FlightSafety International’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) and maintaining all necessary certificates, ratings, and designations.

Requirements

• Act as Second-in-Command (SIC) for clients training in multi-crew aircraft who have come to training without a flying partner.
• Maintain SIC pilot qualification in accordance with program requirements.
• 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.
• Fluency in English, including verbal and written communication; ability to speak, understand, read, and write.
• Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with various customers.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings.
• Minimum of 250 hours helicopter flight time; 500 hours preferred.

Location

The ideal candidate will reside in the Lafayette, LA metropolitan area.