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Flight Simulator In Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Welder

Urbana, IL

$46K - $78K/yr

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 ...

CNC Machinist

Urbana, IL · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

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 ...

Welder

Urbana, IL · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

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 ...

Electrical Designer

Urbana, IL · On-site

$58K - $98K/yr

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 ...

Welder

Urbana, IL · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

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 ...

Welder

Urbana, IL

$46K - $78K/yr

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 ...

CNC Machinist

Urbana, IL · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

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 ...

Squadron Scheduling Specialist

IL · On-site +1

$65K - $125K/yr

Coordinate with simulator contractors as required for simulator events. * Track crewmember leave ... accurate flight scheduling in support of the operations officer. * Schedule aircrew based on ...

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Flight Simulator In information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Flight Simulator Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Simulator Instructor, you generally need a solid background in aviation, instructional experience, and often a commercial pilot license or equivalent certification. Familiarity with flight simulation software, avionics systems, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to provide clear feedback help distinguish exceptional instructors. These skills ensure effective pilot training, safety, and adherence to aviation standards.

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

AspectFlight Simulator InFlight Instructor
Required CredentialsPilot license, simulator certificationPilot license, instructor certification
Work EnvironmentFlight simulators, training centersAircraft, flight schools, training aircraft
Employer & IndustryAirlines, training centersFlight schools, airlines

Flight Simulator In professionals focus on operating and managing flight simulators for training purposes, often working in controlled environments. Flight Instructors, on the other hand, teach pilots in actual aircraft or simulators, providing hands-on training. Both roles require pilot licenses, but their work settings and responsibilities differ, with Flight Simulator In roles emphasizing simulation technology and Flight Instructors emphasizing direct pilot training.

What are some common challenges faced by Flight Simulator Instructors when training new pilots, and how can they be overcome?

Flight Simulator Instructors often encounter challenges such as adapting training scenarios to suit pilots with varying experience levels and ensuring that trainees remain engaged during repetitive exercises. They must also provide constructive feedback in high-pressure, simulated emergency situations. Overcoming these challenges requires strong communication skills, flexibility in teaching methods, and a thorough understanding of both the simulator technology and real-world flight procedures. Collaborating closely with curriculum designers and maintaining up-to-date certifications also help instructors deliver effective and relevant training.

What are Flight Simulator Instructors?

Flight Simulator Instructors are professionals who train pilots using flight simulators—highly realistic computer-based systems that replicate the experience of flying an aircraft. They guide pilots through a variety of scenarios, including normal operations and emergency procedures, to help them develop and maintain essential flying skills. These instructors play a crucial role in both initial pilot training and ongoing certification, ensuring pilots are prepared to handle real-world situations safely and effectively.
What cities in Illinois are hiring for Flight Simulator In jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Flight Simulator In job openings:

$46K - $78K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


FlightSafety International rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 197 rated education and training


Job description

Salary Range: $46,000.00-$78,000.00

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, education, skills, and experience as well as market demands. These factors impact the salary/wage offered. 

Benefits:

FlightSafety offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes vacation, sick leave, a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

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

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
  • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
  • Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
  • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Layout, position, aligns, and secures parts and assemblies prior to assembly using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
  • Fabricate items for engineering research and development.
  • Design and build fixtures for shop and maintenance use.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
  • HS Diploma/GED
Minimum Experience
  • 1-5 years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Oxy-acetylene
  • Taps/dies
  • Workshop press
  • MIG and TIG Welding equipment
  • PPE includes gloves, safety glasses, welding mask
Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address.  FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.