Part-Time Simulator Second-in-Command; SIC Tampa​/Lutz, FL

This part-time Simulator Second-in-Command role provides a qualified co‑pilot for customer pilots who arrive for multi‑crew aircraft training—recurrent, initial, or generic—without a flying partner. You will act as a competent SIC in the simulator; this is a non‑instructor position focused on safe, professional crew coordination and SOP execution.

Flight Safety International is a leading professional aviation training company operating full‑flight simulators at Learning Centers across the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.

• Serve as SIC for clients training in multi‑crew aircraft who arrive without a flying partner—no instructional duties.
• Operate as a professional co‑pilot in the simulator across various aircraft types for Part 142, Part 135, and non‑FAA clients as assigned.
• Maintain SIC qualification and currency in line with assigned program requirements and Flight Safety’s QMS processes and procedures.
• Keep all certificates, ratings, and designations required to perform SIC duties current.

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings (CPL + Instrument).
• Minimum 450 hours total flight time.
• High school diploma or GED with two to three years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination.
• Fluent English (speak, understand, read, and write) with excellent cockpit communication; a second language may be required at some Learning Centers.
• Professional demeanor with diverse customers; ability to adapt to changing schedules and high‑pressure situations.
• Physical ability to operate a full‑flight simulator, including manipulating rudder/anti‑torque controls with both feet, operating simulator controls, and entering/exiting the device (including from a severely pitched attitude).
• Export‑control eligibility under ITAR/EAR (qualify as a U.S. Person or obtain export authorization). Role may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Contribute directly to world‑class training that elevates safety and performance. You’ll fly advanced simulators, refine multi‑crew proficiency, and support a safety‑first culture—without the responsibility of instructing.

• Location:
  
  Lutz (Tampa area), Florida
• Schedule:
  
  Part‑time; hours vary with customer training demand.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited to support high‑fidelity simulator training, we’d love to hear from you.