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US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Bastrop, TX

Daily work blends flight operations, simulator events, mission planning, debriefs, and maintenance or readiness oversight. Officers assume significant responsibility early, leading aircrews ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Lakeway, TX

Daily work blends flight operations, simulator events, mission planning, debriefs, and maintenance or readiness oversight. Officers assume significant responsibility early, leading aircrews ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Leander, TX

Daily work blends flight operations, simulator events, mission planning, debriefs, and maintenance or readiness oversight. Officers assume significant responsibility early, leading aircrews ...

US Navy

Naval Flight Officer and Pilot

Elgin, TX

Daily work blends flight operations, simulator events, mission planning, debriefs, and maintenance or readiness oversight. Officers assume significant responsibility early, leading aircrews ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight simulator in Austin, TX is $120,553.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $173,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Flight Simulator Technician role, you need strong technical aptitude in electronics, computer systems, and avionics, supported by an associate degree or relevant technical certifications. Familiarity with flight simulation hardware, software platforms like CAE or FlightSafety, and diagnostic tools is essential. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities enable technicians to excel in troubleshooting and collaborative environments. These skills ensure safe, reliable, and high-fidelity operation of flight simulators critical for pilot training and aviation safety.

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A Flight Simulator job involves operating, maintaining, or instructing with flight simulation systems used for pilot training and aircraft testing. Professionals in this role may develop simulation scenarios, ensure hardware and software functionality, and provide feedback to pilots and trainees. These jobs exist in aviation training centers, military organizations, and aerospace companies. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of aviation principles.

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Flight Simulator Technicians are responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and system updates on flight simulation equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards. They conduct pre-use and post-use checks, troubleshoot technical issues, run diagnostics, and make necessary hardware or software adjustments. Collaboration with flight instructors, pilots, and engineering teams is common to support training schedules and resolve user-reported problems efficiently. The role often involves detailed record-keeping and occasional upgrades as new simulation technology is introduced, ensuring the simulators meet industry and regulatory requirements.

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Senior Flight Controls Engineer

Skyways

Austin, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. Founded in 2017, the company has spent the last eight years developing and deploying autonomous logistics systems for real-world operations.

Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance. Both use a hybrid-electric architecture that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a plane, enabling long-range autonomous delivery without traditional runway infrastructure.

Today, Skyways aircraft operate across three continents in controlled national airspace under FAA oversight and in support of U.S. military operations. We are transitioning from prototype development to full-rate production and scaling toward large autonomous cargo fleets.

Backed by Y Combinator and a $37M AFWERX STRATFI award from the U.S. Air Force, Skyways is creating a new form of transportation to advance our civilization from Austin, Texas.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on controls role on a small, fast moving GNC team. You will own control law work across VTOL, transition, and fixed wing flight. You will tune in analysis and simulation, validate on the aircraft, and see your changes fly in production and increase customer satisfaction. You will also work alongside the team's AI agents, which carry a real share of the engineering load. If you like seeing our work in the real world being used to transform civilization, this role is built for you.

What You'll Do:

  • Implement and tune control laws across VTOL, fixed wing, and the transition between them.

  • Tune in SITL and the V3 digital twin, then validate in ground and flight test.

  • Analyze flight logs, find root cause, and turn findings into control fixes.

  • Write and own flight test plans with the team.

  • Manage a portion of the team's AI agents.

What You'll Bring:

  • Strong fundamentals in control theory and aircraft or rotorcraft dynamics.

  • Experience implementing flight or vehicle control laws in production code.

  • Fluency in C++ and Python in real time or embedded systems.

  • Hands on experience with controller tuning, simulation, and field or flight test.

  • Ability to read flight logs, isolate root cause, and present findings clearly.

  • Comfort in an early stage environment with fast iteration. incomplete requirements, and calculated risk.

  • Ability to work onsite in Austin, where our aircraft are designed, built, and flown.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with ArduPilot, PX4, or a similar flight stack.

  • Background in VTOL, fixed wing, or hybrid aircraft control.

  • Hardware in the loop or software in the loop testing.

  • System identification or working with large telemetry sets.

  • Comfort working alongside AI coding agents.

Want to join our mission? Apply to learn more!

Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.

Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.