Part-Time Simulator Second-in-Command (SIC) — Teterboro Area, NJ

Pilot Assessments; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Vacation and sick leave

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a qualified SOC/ SIC pilot to join our high-fidelity simulator operations in Kentucky. You will serve as SIC for customer pilots in multi-crew aircraft, maintaining currency and qualifications across multiple simulator programs and aircraft types.

The role focuses on flying duties in the simulator only, with no instructional responsibilities, and requires excellent English communication, adaptability, and physical capability to operate controls and endure

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL) with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings.
• Minimum 450 hours total flight time.
• High school diploma or GED; 2-3 years of related experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; strong cockpit communication and professional customer interaction skills. A second language may be required at some Learning Centers.
• Adaptability to changing schedules and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced training environment.
• Physical capability to operate rudder/anti-torque controls with both feet; manipulate simulator controls; enter/exit the simulator via its ramp; and safely egress a malfunctioned simulator in a severely pitched attitude.
• Meets required visual standards; able to lift/move up to 10 lbs regularly and 25 lbs frequently.
• Export-control eligibility under ITAR/EAR may be required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as SIC for customer pilots training in multi-crew aircraft when they arrive without a flying partner.
• Maintain SIC pilot qualification and currency in assigned simulator programs and aircraft types.
• Support training events across initial, recurrent, and generic curricula for Part 142, Part 135, and non-FAA clients.
• Comply with FlightSafety International Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes and procedures.
• Keep all required certificates, ratings, and designations current and in good standing.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The opportunity

Join a world-class training leader and keep your skills sharp while helping professional aviators meet their currency and qualification needs. You’ll serve as a qualified SIC in high-fidelity simulators for internal and external customers under Part 142, Part 135, and non-FAA training programs. This position focuses purely on flying duties in the simulator - no instructional responsibilities.

What you’ll do

• Act as SIC for customer pilots training in multi-crew aircraft when they arrive without a flying partner.
• Maintain SIC pilot qualification and currency in assigned simulator programs and aircraft types.
• Support training events across initial, recurrent, and generic curricula for Part 142, Part 135, and non-FAA clients.
• Comply with FlightSafety International Quality Management Systems (QMS) processes and procedures.
• Keep all required certificates, ratings, and designations current and in good standing.

What you’ll bring

• Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL) with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings.
• Minimum 450 hours total flight time.
• High school diploma or GED; 2-3 years of related experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; strong cockpit communication and professional customer interaction skills. A second language may be required at some Learning Centers.
• Adaptability to changing schedules and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced training environment.
• Physical capability to operate rudder/anti-torque controls with both feet; manipulate simulator controls; enter/exit the simulator via its ramp; and safely egress a malfunctioned simulator in a severely pitched attitude.
• Meets required visual standards; able to lift/move up to 10 lbs regularly and 25 lbs frequently.
• Comfort with occasional exposure to simulator work-environment conditions including moving mechanical parts, heights, outdoor conditions, chemicals, temperature extremes, electrical shock, radiation, and vibration.
• Eligible for employment following compliance reviews and OFAC screening; export-control eligibility under ITAR/EAR may be required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if needed.

Why you’ll love it here

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Opportunity to fly advanced simulators across multiple aircraft types while building experience with a premier training organization.

Ready to apply?

If you’re a safety-focused professional who thrives in a multi-crew simulator environment and meets the qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join FlightSafety International and help pilots achieve their best when it matters most.