Second in Command

FlightSafety • Tucson, AZ

2d

About The Position

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:

Requirements

• 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.
• Prior to SIC duties: the applicant for SIC must have the following certificates in his/her possession prior to the start of an assignment as an SIC;
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class and instrument ratings; minimum of 450 hours
• 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.
• Must possess physical range of body motion to perform the following: 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 include 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees