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How much do flight simulator specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight simulator specialist in the United States is $101,385.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight simulator specialist?

A Flight Simulator Specialist is a professional responsible for maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting flight simulation equipment used for pilot training. They ensure that simulators accurately replicate aircraft systems and flight conditions to provide realistic training experiences. In addition to performing technical maintenance, they may also assist with software updates and support instructors during training sessions. This role is crucial in keeping flight simulators fully functional and compliant with aviation standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight simulator specialist?

To thrive as a Flight Simulator Specialist, you need a strong background in electronics, computer science, or aviation technology, often backed by relevant degrees or technical certifications. Familiarity with simulator hardware, software platforms such as CAE or Lockheed Martin systems, and diagnostic tools is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you excel in troubleshooting and collaborating with pilots and instructors. These skills ensure the simulators operate accurately and reliably, directly supporting safe and effective pilot training.

What are the most common challenges faced by flight simulator specialists, and how can they be managed effectively?

Flight Simulator Specialists often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex technical issues with simulation hardware and software, keeping up with regular system updates, and ensuring simulator fidelity to real-world flight conditions. Managing these challenges effectively requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ongoing professional development to stay current with evolving technologies. Collaboration with pilots, instructors, and IT teams is also essential to ensure that simulators meet training standards and operate smoothly.

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

AspectFlight Simulator SpecialistFlight Instructor
CredentialsOften requires FAA certifications, simulator operation licensesRequires FAA pilot certifications, instructor ratings
Work EnvironmentSimulators, training centers, aviation companiesFlight schools, airports, training aircraft
Industry UsageUsed mainly in pilot training, airline prepDirectly trains and evaluates student pilots

While both roles involve aviation training, a Flight Simulator Specialist primarily manages and operates flight simulators, focusing on technical and operational aspects. A Flight Instructor directly trains pilots in real aircraft, emphasizing hands-on flying skills. The roles often overlap in training environments but differ in responsibilities and required certifications.

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Infographic showing various Flight Simulator Specialist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,385 per year, or $48.7 per hour.

Scheduling Specialist

Lafayette, LA • On-site

FlightSafety International
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


FlightSafety International rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

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 The Scheduling Specialist's primary role is to provide complete scheduling oversight for all FlightSafety internal/external customers with the best overall customer service experience. The Scheduling Specialist facilitates all coordination of regulatory and operator training requirements between FlightSafety and its customers and clients. Tasks and Responsibilities Manages tasks such as scheduling customers/clients, sending confirmations, creating new customer/client accounts, updating client information.

Manage all aspects of client training schedules and coordinate with customers on specific training needs and requirements that may impact schedule modifications. Understands regulatory requirements and verifies training objectives. Acts as back-up focal for TSA tracking for incoming clients.

Perform Export Compliance checks as needed. Verify/collect pre-training documents. Call customer/clients to confirm attendance and training objectives.

Manage client retention program. Act as primary point of contact for assigned program(s) by Interacting and communicating with internal and external customers as well as regulatory agencies. Familiarity with FlightSafety's product and services, when possible provide customers with additional training available to enhance the overall experience and ultimately generate more sales and revenue.

Review and understand country specific guidance and/or documentations and provide the most up to date information to ensure clients/customers and instructors are adhering to all regulatory requirements. Responsible to assess, organize, plan and assign resources to customer training events, instructor training and qualifications. Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Business or Aviation Management preferred or three (3) years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; equivalency years' experience substitution must be in related field.

Minimum Experience Achieved a master level of all responsibilities of Scheduling Specialist, Associate. One (1) to two (2) years of aviation experience preferred. Requires knowledge of aviation industry terminology, FARs, and prerequisites for FlightSafety International courses, as specified by FAA/NAA regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of aviation terminology as specified by FAA/NAA. Knowledge of basic scheduling concepts and/or experience with scheduling software.

Detail oriented with excellent organization and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.

Ability to adapt to changes rapidly and perform in a fast-paced work environment. Results-oriented with high drive to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or guidance. Customer/client oriented and ability to adapt/respond to different types of personalities.

Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write. General knowledge of the following software: MS Office Suite, TMS Systems, CRM. Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate.

The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit.Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 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

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