Simulator Second in CommandFlightSafety International
Aircraft: N/ALocation: Columbus, OHNon-type rated
Total Time450 hrs
PIC Time0 hrs
About This Role
FlightSafety International, the world's premier professional aviation training company, is seeking a Simulator Second in Command for their Columbus, Ohio facility. This is an instructor-level position where candidates will serve as competent Second-in-Command pilots for multi-crew aircraft simulator training, providing SIC services to client pilots undergoing recurrent, initial, or generic training courses. The role requires a Commercial Pilot Certificate with instrument rating and a minimum of 450 hours total flight time. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced full-flight simulators and aviation professionals from 167 countries, with a focus on maintaining high-quality training standards and professional cockpit operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as Second-in-Command (SIC) for clients training in multi-crew aircraft without a flying partner
- Serve as a competent SIC without performing instructional duties
- Maintain SIC pilot qualification in accordance with assigned training programs
- Maintain SIC qualification per FlightSafety International's Quality Management Systems (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
- Maintain currency in assigned simulator programs
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings
- Minimum 450 hours total flight time
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Valid pilot certificates, ratings, and designations current and maintained
- Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with various customers
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations
- Physical ability to operate simulator controls and exit simulator devices
- Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
- Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds frequently
- U.S. Person status or eligible for export authorization (ITAR/EAR compliance)
- May require U.S. Government security clearance eligibility
About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations, providing training to aviation professionals from 167 countries.