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Emergency Flight Simulator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

F15QA SIMULATOR/ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Deliver comprehensive academic courses covering F-15 systems, procedures, tactics, and emergency ... Previous flight and training experience in the F-15QA Aircraft * Experience working with Qatari ...

Flight Systems Engineer

Oregon, WI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Develop and validate failsafes, geofencing, lost-link behavior, emergency procedures, and flight ... Collaborate with mechanical, simulation, and flight-test engineers to improve reliability

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How much do emergency flight simulator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency flight simulator in the United States is $121,652.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Emergency Flight Simulator vs Flight Instructor?

AspectEmergency Flight SimulatorFlight Instructor
Required CredentialsFAA certification, simulator operation trainingFAA certification, pilot license, instructor certification
Work EnvironmentFlight simulation centers, training facilitiesFlight schools, aircraft, training aircraft
Industry UsageAirlines, pilot training programsFlight training schools, private aviation

Emergency Flight Simulators are specialized training devices used to prepare pilots for in-flight emergencies, often operated in simulation centers. Flight Instructors teach pilots and students in actual aircraft or simulators, focusing on flight skills and safety. While both roles require FAA certifications, Emergency Flight Simulators focus on emergency scenarios in simulated environments, whereas Flight Instructors provide comprehensive flight training. Both are essential in pilot education but serve different training purposes.

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What states have the most Emergency Flight Simulator jobs?

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Infographic showing various Emergency Flight Simulator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,652 per year, or $58.5 per hour.

Aviation Safety Inspector (Air Carrier Flight Oversight (AAPM))

Federal Aviation Administration

Irving, TX • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Federal Aviation Administration rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 297 rated public sector bodies


Job description

Job Title

Flight Oversight ASI

Duties

Help Flight Oversight ASIs do not conduct certification (pilot evaluating, testing, and checking) job functions as a required crewmember, including safety pilot. The incumbent will not, in any scenario, act as a required crewmember or safety pilot of an aircraft. Flight Oversight ASIs apply a broad knowledge of the aviation industry, aviation safety, and Federal aviation laws, regulations, and policies.

Under the direction of the Aircrew Program Manager, accomplishes the following duties:

  • Technical Administration
  • Develops a work program to insure periodic surveillance of designated pilot and flight engineer examiners, pilot and flight engineer check airmen, and company training programs.
  • Assures the assigned air carrier conducts flight crew training and testing required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), FAA-approved training programs, and current testing standards. Oversees company check airmen and APDs. Serves as the technical advisor to the principal inspector on assigned areas of the company training and testing programs. Coordinates technical instructions, policy orders, and procedures through the principal inspector to assure uniformity of training and testing activities.
  • Conducts enforcement investigations and prepares final reports and recommendations on disposition. Performs or assists in the emergency suspension of airmen certificates. Conducts re-examination of certificated airmen.
  • Conducts investigations of public complaints, congressional inquiries, and aircraft incidents and accidents.
  • Provides verbal and/or written technical assistance to legal counsel, testifies at court trials and formal hearings, and gives depositions.
  • Coordinates with geographic inspectors for the accomplishment of nonroutine air carrier surveillance.
  • Certification
  • Recommends the designation of APDs and pilot examiners. Conducts flight tests, additional type ratings, and flight engineer certification; proficiency tests; initial qualification tests, and line-oriented flight training.
  • Assures standardization of check airmen and designated examiners and recommends to the Principal Inspector any changes which are considered necessary.
  • Surveillance
  • Monitors assigned areas of the flight crew training program and associated records to ensure compliance with 14 CFR, national and regional directives, and safe operating practices.
  • Monitors assigned air carrier ground and flight training. Attends certificate holder's company and safety meetings.
  • Evaluates training programs to ensure that they meet the requirements of 14 CFR. Approves or disapproves these training programs including flight simulators, training devices, or other such equipment used in these programs. May require amendments to previously approved manuals to accomplish the following: correct any conflict with regulatory requirements; eliminate unsafe practices; and/or improve the specificity of instruction.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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