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CAE, Inc.

Falcon 6X Instructor Pilot

Whippany, NJ · On-site

$150K/yr

Whether leading simulator sessions or pre-flight briefings, you'll contribute to CAE's legacy of ... CAE Instructor Pilots - All for the pursuit of aviation excellence. As an Instructor Pilot at CAE ...

Vexcel

Check Airman / Training Pilot

Medford, OR

Utilize a flight simulator to evaluate and verify pilot skills and ensure pilots are fully capable of handling known emergency situations. * Perform ?in aircraft? skill verification and provide local ...

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How much do flight simulator pilot jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Flight Simulator Pilot, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Simulator Pilot, you need a solid understanding of aviation principles, flight operations, and typically hold a commercial or military pilot license. Familiarity with advanced flight simulator systems, scenario programming software, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Strong communication, attention to detail, and instructional skills help in effectively guiding trainees and responding to in-simulator scenarios. These skills ensure accurate simulation, effective pilot training, and adherence to safety standards in a controlled environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Flight Simulator Pilots during training sessions?

Flight Simulator Pilots often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing simulated scenarios, managing complex cockpit systems, and maintaining clear communication with instructors and other crew members. These sessions are designed to replicate real-life emergencies and technical malfunctions, which can be both mentally and physically demanding. However, overcoming these challenges helps pilots build confidence, improve their decision-making skills, and prepare more effectively for real-world flight situations.

What are Flight Simulator Pilots?

Flight Simulator Pilots are professionals who operate advanced flight simulators to train, evaluate, or maintain the proficiency of pilots and flight crews. They may simulate a variety of flight scenarios, emergency situations, and procedures to ensure pilots are prepared for real-world flying. Flight Simulator Pilots often work for airlines, flight schools, or the military, and may also assist in developing and testing new simulator programs. Their role is crucial for improving aviation safety and pilot competence.

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

AspectFlight Simulator PilotFlight Instructor
Required CredentialsPilot certifications, simulator operation trainingPilot certifications, teaching credentials
Work EnvironmentFlight simulators, training centersAircraft, flight schools, training aircraft
Employer & IndustryAirlines, training centers, militaryFlight schools, airlines, private training

While both roles involve aviation training, a Flight Simulator Pilot specializes in operating flight simulators for training and assessment, whereas a Flight Instructor teaches pilots in actual aircraft. The roles share certifications and industry environments but differ in practical versus simulated flight training.

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Infographic showing various Flight Simulator Pilot job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.
Flight Simulator System Integration & Test Engineer Staff

Flight Simulator System Integration & Test Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Orlando, FL

$97.10K - $130.70K/yr

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 375 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

WHAT WE'RE DOING
We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.
THE WORK
This position is for a level 4 Software Integration Lead on the System Integration/Test Engineer (SI/TE) team within Production Operations for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Pilot Training Device (PTD) product line of flight simulators, including the Full Mission Simulator (FMS), the Modified Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MMRT), the Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT), and various testbed devices for software development. We integrate deliverable hardware and deliverable software during production testing in our Orlando facility and then deliver the advanced Pilot Training Devices to our customers at their US and international locations. We take pride in our work because we know that pilots gain proficiency in our flight simulators that directly translates to effectiveness when they operate the F-35 aircraft in real-world tactical situations.
Specific responsibilities include:
Integrates hardware and software to create deliverable systems.
Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems.
Creates manufacturing test procedures of repeatable processes to efficiently configure hardware and network settings based upon system integration documents for execution by test technicians.
Within 6 months of start date, expected to travel to US and International customer sites to install and test F-35 Pilot Training Devices. Will eventually serve as the program's project manager to lead site installs.
Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices at Orlando and at customer sites.
WHO WE ARE
Our functional group, the Production Operations SI/TE team, is composed of professionals with a common purpose to provide the pilots of the United States and our Allies with high quality pilot training devices. We are the conduit between development engineers who integrate new capabilities into subsystems and the remainder of our Production Operations organization who create high quality products in repeatable processes. We have a unique role that gains expertise in both deployable hardware and deployable software.
WHO YOU ARE
As a Production Operations Test Engineer, you understand the interoperability of subsystems within the system that you produce. While development engineers may know their subsystem better you, no one on the program knows the entire system better than you. Government customers, program managers, and other engineers come to you when they need a holistic assessment. You are curious and maybe a bit of a tinkerer, but you know how to focus your efforts to provide a high-quality product that is on time and within budget.
WHY JOIN US
When you join our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer opportunities for training and development to help you build your career. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, and we're looking for talented and passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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