Hi, I am
Josh Rivera
Online Flight Instructor / Sim Tech
Thank you for visiting my profile! I am usually available in the weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. I look forward to working with you soon!
Flight Sim Experience
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS)
X-Plane 12 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)
Prepar3D Microsoft Flight Simulator XHardware Experience Components this instructor has helped clients with in coaching sessions. = expert-level proficiency. Sorted by how often they come up in sessions.
Software & Add-ons Software and add-ons this instructor has helped clients with in coaching sessions. = expert-level proficiency. Sorted by how often they come up in sessions.
Certificates & Ratings
Instructor
FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII): Airplane Single Engine • Instrument Airplane
Pilot
FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP): Airplane Multi Engine Land • Commercial Airplane Single Engine Land
Type Ratings
Real-World Aircraft
I have instructed in:
I have also piloted:
Avionics & EFB Experience
Avionics
Electronic Flight Bags
Languages
About Me
I am a U.S.-based airline pilot with over 3000 hours of flight experience, including 1200 hours dual given as a CFI and 20 years of flight simulator experience.
My professional pilot career began on FS2004 as a kid. After spending countless hours on the sim, flight simulation has become more than just a hobby; it became the foundation for my professional pilot career.
Flight sim has assisted me in every step of my career. With the wealth of addons available, I have flown various types of airplanes, ranging from the Cessna 172, Piper PA-28, to the Bombardier CRJ, Boeing 767, Embraer 190 and currently on the Boeing 737 NG/MAX.
A little fun fact about myself: I have flown throughout the U.S. and on three continents, including Europe and Asia, transatlantic and transpacific
My goal is to form a perfect union between my real-world and flight sim expertise to pass down valuable knowledge in enhancing your flight sim experience. Flight Sim Coach is a tremendous opportunity to showcase how flight simulators can be a valuable tool that can best suit your needs.
Testimonials 13
“I had a fantastic session with Josh Rivera. Josh was quick in setting up controls on my Joystick – Logitech Extreme 3D Pro and before ending the session he made sure that the controls were working. He also helped me in using the slew mode in the Simulator. In the end, he also gave me his recommendation on the hardwares for optimum performance for MSFS 2024. I recommend Josh to anyone needing Tech Setup help with MSFS 2024.”
“Josh was a real professional in dealing with all the issues that I was having with my Sim setup. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone! Gary K”
“I had some serious performance issues with MSFS2024 and the Fenix A320. Josh had great advice and solved the issues. I guess it wasn’t the last time I’ll consult him. Will do that again as soon as other technical issues arise.”
“Josh was excellent. Knowledgeable, skilled, and professional. He met all my goals with technical issues and also flight training.”
“Josh is great. I liked first hour, everything went smoothly. I appreciate his thorough guidance, his dedication and expertise, help with key bindings and his tips and tricks. Will continue soon with a lessons where we will try to improve my skills. Amazing instructor, I tell you :-)”
“My first training session with Josh Rivera yesterday was very satisfactory and useful. Josh is a very knowledgeable professional pilot and easy to work with. He was very patient with my lack of experience in the MSFS 2024 and helped in the assignment of various instruments in the cockpit. He is highly recommended and I look forward to our next session. Alex T.”
“Josh was an excellent instructor and sim adjuster. In just one hour, he was able to calibrate the rudder pedals, install a button on the Bravo Quattro to press for cowl flaps. We also flew an IFR practice approach, and he gave me feedback on how the HSI works on the 310 plane, but wasn’t using because I didn’t know how it worked. He was very knowledgeable and easy to work with.”
“I was very satisfied with the session. I was amazed at Josh”s knowledge of all aspects of flight simulators and computers. Also he was extremely patient with my lack of preparation, knowledge and skills about flight simulators and pcs. I will definately choose Josh for help in the future. Art S.”
“I had an excellent session with Joshua. Highly recommend! He’s well-versed in all things SIM, along with real-world experience flying 757s.”
“MIKE, another great session all three fellows I’ve had sessions with have been fabulous. It was wonderful.”
“My recent session was of great help, would be very difficult to complete my required tasks without. Looking forward to the next session to have the goals met.”
“Hi Mike, Just a quick note about Josh — he’s fantastic. He’s teaching me things about the A320 that my previous instructor never even mentioned. I’m genuinely impressed by his depth of knowledge and teaching style. He’s absolutely worth the time and investment.”
“Josh is super patient and very knowledgeable. I love that you recommended him. I also love that he knows what I am about to go and do and what to do to be successful. I also like that he was a flight instructor. Very satisfied with my progress.”
