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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly flight simulation in the United States is $67,601.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Flight Simulation vs Flight Instructor?

AspectHourly Flight SimulationFlight Instructor
CredentialsFAA certifications, simulator ratingsFAA pilot certification, instructor ratings
Work EnvironmentFlight simulators, training centersAircraft, flight schools, training aircraft
Employer & IndustryFlight training centers, airlinesFlight schools, aviation academies
Primary FocusSimulated flight training, skill assessmentReal-flight instruction, pilot training

Hourly Flight Simulation involves training pilots using simulators to enhance skills without actual flight, while Flight Instructors teach students in real aircraft. Both roles require FAA certifications and serve the aviation industry, but they differ in environment and training methods.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Flight Simulation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 42% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,601 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Arcfield

Brook Park, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Responsibilities
Do you want to be part of a proven team working on the next generation of space launch vehicles providing access to space? If yes, then this is an excellent opportunity to utilize your strong mathematical and programming skills to perform launch vehicle Flight Mechanics analysis in support of National Security Space (NSS) missions for the U.S. Government. Join a team of highly skilled Flight Mechanics analysts (rocket scientists!) performing Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) tasks for classified payloads launching on SpaceX Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, ULA Vulcan, and other New Entrant launch vehicles and perhaps one day the SpaceX Starship launch vehicle. As a Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics, you will be performing computer simulations of the launch from generally Liftoff through payload separation.
Full-time work on-site (Brook Park, OH or Greenwood Village, CO) is the preferred option but exceptions for hybrid/remote can be made.
Specific responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to:
  • Develop required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations.
  • Process the simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements.
  • Interface with Launch Service Provider (LSP) personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities.
  • Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings.
  • Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses.
  • Provide technical support to the management as requested.

Qualifications
Required:
  • 10-12 years of applicable experience with a Bachelor's of Science degree in a related field, 8-10 with a Master's degree, 5-7 with a Ph.D.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
  • Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, and GNC
  • Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Familiar with C/C++, Fortran, Ada, and MATLAB

Desired:
  • Working experience in launch vehicle analyses is preferred

Equal Pay Act
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $125,167.73 Max: $300,776.18
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

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