Simulator Co‑Pilot (Second‑in‑Command, SIC) – Lafayette, LA

🧭 What you’ll do

• Act as Second‑in‑Command for clients training in multi‑crew aircraft who arrive without a flying partner.
• Operate simulator flight controls and procedures as an effective crew member; no instructional duties.
• Maintain SIC pilot qualification per assigned program requirements and FlightSafety’s Quality Management System (QMS) processes.
• Keep current all certificates, ratings, and designations required to perform SIC duties.
• Serve as SIC across various aircraft types for Part 142, Part 135, and non‑FAA clients as assigned.

🧰 What you bring

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with appropriate category, class, and instrument ratings (held prior to any SIC assignment).
• Minimum 450 hours total time.
• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and experience) plus two to three years of related experience and/or training.
• Fluency in English—speaking, understanding, reading, and writing—with excellent cockpit verbal communication skills; a second language may be required at some Learning Centers.
• Professional interaction with a wide range of customers; ability to adapt to changing schedules and high‑pressure situations.
• Ideally resides in the Lafayette, LA area.

🌟 Physical and compliance requirements

• Range of motion to reach and manipulate rudder/anti‑torque controls with both feet and operate simulator controls.
• Ability to enter and exit the simulator via the provided ramp, and to egress a malfunctioned simulator while in a severely pitched attitude.
• Meets stated vision requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs regularly and 25 lbs frequently.
• Employment contingent on qualifying as a “U.S. Person” (or obtaining export authorization) under ITAR/EAR and passing OFAC compliance reviews; role may also require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

🚀 Why this role

• Partner with professional pilots in a world‑class training environment at a leader in full‑flight simulation.
• Keep multi‑crew skills sharp across a variety of aircraft and operating contexts.
• Focus on safe, effective training without instructional responsibilities.

📨 Ready to apply?

Bring your professionalism, currency, and crew coordination skills to FlightSafety International in Lafayette. Apply now to be considered for the Simulator Second‑in‑Command opportunity.