About the Opportunity
Flight Sim Coach provides remote flight instruction and tech support to pilots and flight sim enthusiasts around the world. We work with three main groups:
- Real-world pilots — student pilots and instrument students looking to supplement their training
- Flight sim enthusiasts — hobbyists who want to improve their skills and get more out of their sim
- Tech support clients — people who need help setting up and troubleshooting their simulators
Instructors work as independent contractors with flexible scheduling. You set your own availability through our scheduling system.
What We're Looking For
Requirements
- Flight instructor certificate (FAA CFI, EASA FI, UK CAA, or equivalent)We primarily hire flight instructors. Sim Tech-only positions (no CFI required) are occasionally available for individuals with exceptional, specialized technical expertise.
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Active user of flight simulation software
Preferred
- Instrument flight instructor (CFII or equivalent)
- 250+ hours of dual given
- Flight sim enthusiast with experience across platforms, add-ons, and online ATC networks (VATSIM/PilotEdge)
- Comfortable helping people with general computer/IT issues
We're Especially Looking For (as of July 2026)
- Flight instructor based in Australia with strong sim tech/troubleshooting skills
- Flight instructor based in Europe with strong sim tech/troubleshooting skills
- Real-world Airbus A320 or Boeing B737 pilot who is also an active home flight simmer
- Helicopter flight instructor (CFI-H or equivalent) with extensive sim tech/setup skills
- CSIP (Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot), or instructor with extensive Cirrus (SR20/SR22) or Vision Jet (SF50) experience — worldwide
- FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) — home flight sim experience not required
Regarding sim expertise: We look for instructors who are actively using their flight sim and familiar with the ecosystem. That said, everyone has varying degrees of familiarity with different platforms and add-ons — we're happy to discuss and can provide resources to help you get up to speed in specific areas.
IT/tech support skills are a big plus. A significant portion of our work involves helping clients set up and troubleshoot their simulators. If you're comfortable helping people with computer issues (the kind of person family members call for tech help), that's very valuable.
Why Instructors Enjoy Working With Us
- Complete flexibility — Set your own schedule and work as much or as little as you want
- Work from anywhere — Teach from home or while traveling, anywhere with good internet
- Interesting clients — Work with motivated pilots and enthusiasts from around the world
- Stay sharp — Keep your instructing skills current and learn new sim platforms
- No commute — All instruction is done remotely via Zoom
