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Collaborate with instructors, engineers, and operational personnel to improve training performance. Qualifications * Minimum two years of experience in military aviation, simulator operations, or ...

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Aviation Simulator Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,038 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

MQ-9 Simulator Console Operator

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On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Support military training operations by executing and managing advanced simulator missions that replicate real-world operational environments. Configure and control simulation scenarios, provide tactical inputs, monitor mission execution, troubleshoot system issues, and support training exercises that enhance operational readiness, decision-making, and mission effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Execute and control simulator missions that replicate real-world operational scenarios.
  • Configure, load, and modify training scenarios based on mission objectives.
  • Deliver real-time tactical inputs to challenge and evaluate personnel during training events.
  • Monitor simulator operations to ensure mission realism, safety, and training effectiveness.
  • Troubleshoot simulator, network, and mission operation system issues.
  • Program and execute complex mission profiles using mission-planning tools.
  • Simulate command and control functions, adversary forces, and external agencies.
  • Coordinate voice, chat, and communication-based training injects.
  • Support multi-unit and large-scale mission training exercises.
  • Provide mission feedback and training data during debrief sessions.
  • Assist with evaluations, testing events, investigations, and training demonstrations.
  • Collaborate with instructors, engineers, and operational personnel to improve training performance.
Qualifications
  • Minimum two years of experience in military aviation, simulator operations, or related operational roles.
  • Experience creating and executing simulation training scenarios.
  • Strong understanding of operational and training environments.
  • Experience with mission planning and simulator systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Experience supporting large-scale training exercises preferred.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, mission-focused environments.
  • Active security clearance may be required.