Pilot

Microsoft; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate pilot to join their innovative team. This unique remote role offers the chance to provide expert guidance in creating the most realistic flight simulator. Ideal for both early-career pilots and seasoned aviators, this position allows you to work from home while contributing to cutting-edge technology. Candidates should possess a private pilot license and a keen interest in simulations or computer science. Join a forward-thinking company where your aviation expertise will shape the future of flight simulation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Must have at least a private pilot license.
• Background in computer science or software/game testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide aviation feedback to engineering teams.
• Guide team members on aviation specifications.

Skills

Private Pilot License

Computer Science Background

Simulation Testing Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Private Pilot License

Job description

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Remote Job Opportunity

** Looking for pilots with at least a private pilots license who are able to work remote M-F around core business hours and have at least some background in Simulations, Computer Science, OR Software/game testing**

Location: Fully Remote (Work from Home)

Open to pilots with any form of aviation background – must have at least private pilot license (commercial, military, or private)

Duration: Multi-Year (ongoing) W2 Contract with options to extend or potentially convert (At-will contract so employees can quit at any time but need at least a 12 month commitment)

Shift: Core business hours M-F logged on around 10am-4pm PST to help provide aviation feedback to engineering teams (some flexibility)

Hours per week: 40 Hours per week Monday through Friday

Pay: $31.71/Hour (possibly higher if have computer science background or game/simulation testing experience)

NEED TO KNOW:

• Open to Pilots with fixed-wing aircraft experience– currently prioritizing candidates with any background in computer science, simulation background, or software/game testing experience
• Must have at least a private pilot license
• Flight Simulation hours will not count towards FAA certifications
• Great opportunity for pilots who are early in their career to work remotely while flying, or seasoned pilots who are no longer flying but interested in a cutting-edge position that is steady.

About the Role:

We have a unique role available where we are hiring a Pilot as a subject matter expert for Microsoft’s Flight Simulator. Candidates DO NOT need previous testing or software engineering experience, but they must have aviation experience as a pilot in either commercial, military, or as a private pilot. This is perfect for someone early in their career who's interested in a steady job while they complete flight hours or other certifications.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Private or commercial Pilot experience
• Previous background in computer science, Software/game/simulation testing
• Enthusiasm or interest in the tech industry

Plusses

• Experience with software testing or engineering
• Military aircraft experience
• Previous Flight Simulation experience

Day-to-Day

Microsoft is seeking a Pilot to join the team and provide guidance to create the industry's most realistic flight simulator. In this role, you will partner directly with Test, Engineering, and Production teams, and provide expertise on the accuracy in specifications for aircrafts in the simulator. The ideal candidate would be one who is either a simulation enthusiast (i.e. simmer) or rated (real-world) pilot. We need a self-starter who requires little direction and can deal with ambiguity that comes up as part of the role. This person should know what references to go to for looking up information and should have enough experience to make a confident educated guess on how certain things should work when it comes to aviation. As a subject matter expert in flight aviation, they should expect to answer questions and guide members of the team who are not simmers/pilots, which will require strong communication skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Other

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation, Computer Games, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Medical insurance

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