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Praetor Instructor Pilot

Dallas, TX · On-site

Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE ... Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, including December 25-January 1. * Global parental ...

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Pilot Instructor

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious - our team members are showing up every day for our ... Responsibilities Position Summary As a Simulator Instructor, you will have a direct impact on PSA ...

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Sovereign Instructor Pilot

Whippany, NJ

$125K/yr

Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE ... Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, including December 25-January 1. * Global parental ...

CAE, Inc.

Sovereign Instructor Pilot

Whippany, NJ · On-site

$125K/yr

Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE ... Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, including December 25-January 1. * Global parental ...

Caeus

Falcon 7X Instructor Pilot

Whippany, NJ · On-site

$150K/yr

Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE ... Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, including December 25-January 1. * Global parental ...

CAE, Inc.

Falcon 7X Instructor Pilot

Whippany, NJ · On-site

$150K/yr

Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE ... Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, including December 25-January 1. * Global parental ...

CAE, Inc.

C-130 L-382 Instructor Pilot

Tampa, FL · On-site

Operate simulator Instructor Operator Station (IOS) during simulator training sessions. * Maintain ... Work a flexible schedule. Qualifications and Education Requirements * Minimum of seven years ...

Caeus

2000 EASy/900EASy Instructor Pilot

Whippany, NJ · On-site

$150K/yr

Deliver flight simulator and ground school training in alignment with regulatory requirements, CAE ... Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, including December 25-January 1. * Global parental ...

Caeus

C-130 L-382 Instructor Pilot

Tampa, FL

Operate simulator Instructor Operator Station (IOS) during simulator training sessions. * Maintain ... Work a flexible schedule. Qualifications and Education Requirements * Minimum of seven years ...

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for flexible simulator pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Simulator Pilot vs Commercial Airline Pilot?

AspectFlexible Simulator PilotCommercial Airline Pilot
Required CertificationsFAA or equivalent simulator certifications, pilot licensesCommercial pilot license (CPL), Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
Work EnvironmentSimulators, training centers, flexible schedulesAircraft cabins, airports, scheduled flights
Industry UsageTraining, testing, simulation exercisesPassenger and cargo transportation

Flexible Simulator Pilots primarily operate in training and simulation environments, focusing on pilot training and testing. In contrast, Commercial Airline Pilots fly scheduled flights transporting passengers or cargo. While both roles require pilot licenses and FAA certifications, the work settings and responsibilities differ significantly, with Simulator Pilots working mainly in controlled environments and Airline Pilots in operational flight settings.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Simulator Pilot job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR PILOT

DELAWARE RESOURCE GROUP OF OKLAHOMA

Cherry Point, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Contract Instructor Pilots (CIPs) report to the Lead Instructor. They will be fully qualified to meet the applicable requirements and will instruct academics and in aircrew training devices. CIPs will be the focal point for technical content of applicable courseware for courseware development and revisions. Their in-depth knowledge of Joint Technical Data (JTD), service publications, and aircraft systems will allow them to provide accurate and consistent lesson content across a broad spectrum of training materials. Their understanding of syllabus flow and lesson content will help streamline training delivered to formal course students.
Contract Instructor Pilots will:
  • Conduct quality academic instruction that covers applicable formal course syllabi and instruction guide requirements
  • Conduct quality aircrew training device instruction, accomplish applicable syllabus, and mission guide requirements, and adhere to published Training and Readiness standards
  • Maintain weapons system expertise
  • Prepare classrooms or briefing rooms for instruction before the scheduled lesson or aircrew training device mission
  • Clean-up classrooms or briefing rooms, returning them to the pre-class or pre-mission condition
  • Evaluate and record student academic training, aircrew training device performance, and verbally debrief all errors committed
  • Conduct remedial student academic or aircrew training device instruction when required
  • Coordinate recommended corrective action and remedial training with the Lead Instructor and active-duty supervisors
  • Conduct student academic evaluations IAW applicable syllabi and correct to 100% by reviewing incorrect responses with students
  • Monitor courseware currency in applicable academic and trainer areas of responsibility and submit recommended revisions to the Lead Instructor
  • Support lesson plan and mission guide revision efforts
  • Support aircrew training device scenario design and programming efforts when directed by the Lead Instructor
  • Review test analysis and critique summaries to identify instruction and testing that requires revision and make recommended revisions
  • Coordinate lesson revision inputs with the Lead Instructor, other CIPs, and Courseware subcontractors, if required
  • Review monthly/quarterly flying literature, safety reports and Service publications for updated information to be incorporated into training materials
  • Participate in Human Factors Board (HFB), Aircraft Mishap Board (AMB), and Field Flight Performance Board (FFPB) proceedings as directed by the Training Operations Manager
  • Perform related additional duties as assigned by the Site Director or Training Operations Manager
  • Meet suspense dates for applicable new lessons and lesson revisions
  • Be available for student assistance, questions, and aircrew training device missions when not scheduled for formal academic instruction, aircrew training device instruction, or courseware development and revisions
  • Provide all levels of instructor operating station missions including, but not limited to, Forward Air Controller, Airborne Intercept Controller, Air Traffic Control, and threat simulation

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
This position is located at a facility that will require special access clearance
  • Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 6 years.
  • Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access
  • Candidates must have a final/transferable DoD Secret security clearance
  • Must be a US citizen

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12 years or more of professional experience; or 10 years of professional experience with a related master's degree

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must meet the following basic requirements:
  • Must have a minimum of 1,000 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft as a pilot (F-22, F-18, F-16, F-15, A-10).
  • Must have experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) and multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
  • Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
  • Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements.
  • Strong, proven verbal communication skills.
  • Proven successful experience with instructional products and services, evaluating pilot training and leading pilot students.
  • Basic MS Office suite skills.

DESIRED SKILLS
  • Experience with F-35 program highly desired.
  • Experience with F-35 pilot training curriculum.
  • F-35 system knowledge.
  • F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience.
  • Familiarity with the F-35 ALIS program.
  • Prior experience in delivering Military Pilot Academic and Simulator Training in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft.
  • Experience with advanced sensor systems such as NVS, LANTIRN, Helmet Mounted Cuing, and the latest weapons inventory.
  • Graduate of formal military Academic Instructor Course (AIC).
  • Formal Training Unit (FTU) or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot experience.
  • U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) Graduate.
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Graduate.
  • Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC).
  • Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner (SEFE); NATOPS Evaluator experience.

Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC ("DRG") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. DRG provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act

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