Second in Command

FlightSafety International; Estelle (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is the worlds premier aviation training company, offering flight simulators and training to pilots and aviation professionals across 167 countries.

The Simulator Second in Command role supports recurrent, initial, and generic training programs, serving as SIC when a flying partner is unavailable and ensuring currency, qualifications, and compliance with program requirements at FlightSafety Learning Centers in the United States and beyond.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Excellent cockpit communication skills.
• Able to interact professionally with customers and adapt to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Second-in-Command for clients in multi-crew aircraft training.
• Maintain SIC qualification per program requirements and company QMS processes.
• Keep all required certificates, ratings, and designations current.
• Act as SIC for various Part 142/135 and non-FAA clients as needed.
• Support training objectives while ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

English Fluency

Cockpit Communication

Customer Interaction

Adaptability

Second Language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Simulator Second in Command is responsible for maintaining currency in assigned programs in order to act as "Second-In-Command" for both internal and external Customer Pilots for Recurrent, Initial or generic training courses within the established training curriculum, by performing the following duties:

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as Second-in-Command (SIC) for clients training in multi-crew aircraft who have come to training without a flying partner. In that capacity, will serve as a competent Second-in-Command and will not be performing instructional duties.
• Maintain SIC pilot qualification in accordance with the requirements of the programs to which he or she is assigned.
• 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.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency (G.E.D. - demonstrated satisfactory performance in the General Educational Development Testing Program) with two to three (2-3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Experience

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class and instrumentratings; minimum of 450 hours.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write
• Excellent cockpit verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with various Customers in a professional manner
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high‑pressure situations
• A second language may be required in some Learning Centers to meet particular needs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

1. Reach, exert pressure and manipulate the rudder controls and/or anti‑torque with both feet.
2. Reach and manipulate numerous controls within the Simulator device.
3. Enter and exit from the Simulator device via the provided ramp.
4. Exit from malfunctioned Simulator while the device is in a severely pitched attitude.

Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export‑controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice

All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third‑party email providers.