Senior Aviation Simulator Instructor

Future Technologies Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Technologies Inc. in Orlando, FL, is seeking an experienced Simulator Instructor to deliver instructor-led training in high-fidelity flight simulators and assess performance using objective metrics.

You will develop training scenarios, keep materials up-to-date with current TTPs, and collaborate with engineering and test teams to validate simulator fidelity and support system enhancements, including AI-augmented training modules. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent military experience).
• 8+ years of relevant experience as a military pilot, preferably with instructor qualifications (e.g., IP, TOPGUN, or equivalent).
• Recent operational or instructional experience in F-35 or F/A-18 platforms strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in tactical aviation, flight instruction, and simulator-based training.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training sessions in high-fidelity simulators, including pre-briefs, mission execution, and comprehensive debriefs with objective performance analysis.
• Develop and update training scenarios, lesson plans, and instructional materials aligned with current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Evaluate trainee performance using established metrics and provide constructive feedback to improve skills in air combat maneuvering, weapons employment, sensor operations, and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, software development, and test teams to validate simulator fidelity, identify discrepancies, and support system enhancements (including AI-augmented training modules).
• Maintain currency with platform-specific publications, safety directives, and evolving threat environments.
• Support program milestones, including test events, customer demonstrations, and rapid surge training requirements (CONUS/OCONUS as needed).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of training programs through after-action reviews and integration of emerging technologies such as digital engineering and AI-driven adaptive training.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Flight instruction

Simulator-based training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Aerospace, Engineering, or related field

Tools

DoD training systems

LVC environments

Modern simulation architectures

Job description

Future Technologies Inc. in Orlando, FL, is seeking an experienced Simulator Instructor to deliver instructor-led training in high-fidelity flight simulators and assess performance using objective metrics.

You will develop training scenarios, keep materials up-to-date with current TTPs, and collaborate with engineering and test teams to validate simulator fidelity and support system enhancements, including AI-augmented training modules. U.S.