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Fulltime Flight Simulator Instructor Jobs in Washington, DC

CAE, Inc.

KC-135 Pilot Instructor

Washington, DC · On-site

Provides KC-135 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other ... flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...

CAE, Inc.

KC-135 Pilot Instructor

Washington, DC · On-site

Provides KC-135 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other ... flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...

CAE, Inc.

KC-135 Pilot Instructor

Washington, DC · On-site

Provides KC-135 Pilot procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other ... flight instructor and training management experience. Must have recent experience as a KC-135 ...

SAIC

ZDC Air Traffic Control Instructor-II

Leesburg, VA

$40K - $80K/yr

Training Analyst Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: None ... simulation systems and procedures. This position may provide mentoring for students and Remote ...

AEVEX

Software Engineer 3

Washington, DC · On-site

$65 - $87.50/hr

Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule ... Strong familiarity with Autopilot systems, ground control stations, or flight simulation software ...

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How much do fulltime flight simulator instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for fulltime flight simulator instructor in Washington, DC is $107,166.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,100.00 and $126,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fulltime Flight Simulator Instructor vs Part-time Flight Simulator Instructor?

AspectFulltime Flight Simulator InstructorPart-time Flight Simulator Instructor
CredentialsRequires FAA certifications, flight instructor ratings, and simulator trainingSame certifications but may have less extensive experience
Work EnvironmentFull-time employment at training centers or airlinesPart-time roles, often freelance or contract-based
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in airlines, flight schools, and military trainingUsed for supplemental training or seasonal work

Fulltime Flight Simulator Instructors typically work full-time at training facilities, holding comprehensive certifications and providing consistent instruction. Part-time Flight Simulator Instructors usually work fewer hours, often on a contractual basis, and may have similar credentials but less overall experience. Both roles serve the aviation industry but differ mainly in hours, employment stability, and workload.

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Senior Software Simulation Engineer

Senior Software Simulation Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Veraxx Engineering Corporation, a By Light Company is an engineering services company supplying modeling, simulation, and training solutions.  Services include hardware, software, and system engineering, requirements assessments, system development, integration, testing, documentation, and customer support services. Veraxx has a high level of expertise in flight simulation hardware and software development, as well as computer architecture, tactical environments, interoperability (HLA/DIS), avionics systems, graphics and real-time embedded systems. 


Candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of flight simulators and develop/integrate software in areas such as avionics, tactical environments, interfaces to audio, visual, motion, and I/O systems, and Instructor Operator Stations (IOS). Software development is primarily done in the Linux and Windows operating systems using a variety of languages (C/C++, Ada, FORTRAN, C#).


Senior Software Engineers at Veraxx are mid-level experienced S/W developers typically responsible for the development of complex S/W applications in support of projects.  Senior Engineers take direction from Lead S/W engineers to develop S/W throughout all phases of a project including requirements analysis, design, development and test.  Senior S/W Engineers are able to complete task such as developing a S/W interface to an external system or writing a software simulation of an aircraft system with minimal support from a S/W Lead. 

  • Support S/W development activities as tasked by S/W lead.
  • Design S/W architectures for components within a system such as S/W interfaces or models of aircraft components.
  • Prepare S/W documentation and input for design reviews.
  • Interface with customers including presentations of software designs at customer reviews.
  • Ability to work in teams and provide guidance to junior engineers

  • BS Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years SWE experience
  • Ability to develop in multiple languages including: C, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
  • Proficient in Visual Studio IDE, GCC compilers / Makefiles
  • Proficient in Windows, UNIX/Linux
  • Software Engineering Concepts & Processes

  • Knowledge of object-oriented design concepts
  • Knowledge of flight simulation
  • Knowledge of real time programming
  • Knowledge of military aircraft systems and avionics a plus.
  • Knowledge of networking

  • Must have or be able to obtain a Secret DOD clearance.

Salary Minimum: $90,000

Salary Maximum: $150,000

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.


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