Flight Safety International | First Officer

FlightSafety International, a leading provider of professional aviation training and simulation technology, is seeking a qualified Simulator Second in Command (SIC) for its operations in Orlando, Florida. This role supports internal and external customer pilots undergoing recurrent, initial, or generic training courses within established curricula.

About the Role

The Simulator Second in Command (SIC) is responsible for acting as the "Second-In-Command" for customer pilots training in multi-crew aircraft. In this capacity, the SIC will serve as a competent co-pilot, not as an instructor, ensuring the smooth operation of training sessions. This role requires maintaining current SIC pilot qualifications in accordance with program requirements and FlightSafety International's Quality Management Systems (QMS), as well as possessing all necessary certificates, ratings, and designations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with two to three 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 450 flight hours.
• Fluency in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to speak, understand, read, and write.
• Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse customers.
• Capacity to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Maintain SIC pilot qualification in accordance with program requirements.
• Maintain SIC qualification in accordance with FlightSafety International's QMS.
• Keep current all certificates, ratings, and designations required for SIC duties.
• Act as SIC in various aircraft types for Part 142, Part 135, and non-FAA clients.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The role involves regular use of hands and arms for object manipulation and control operation. Employees may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific physical requirements include exerting pressure and manipulating rudder controls with feet, manipulating simulator controls, entering/exiting the simulator via ramp, and exiting a malfunctioning simulator. Specific vision abilities are required, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. The role involves lifting up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds frequently. Work is performed near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to heights, varying weather conditions, and potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical shock, radiation, and vibration. The typical noise level is moderate.