Does being a sim instructor help?

[aviationluver]

Mates,

I have the opportunity to apply for some sim jobs in the states. If accepted I could be teaching in some sims such as the B744, B757/767. I am NOT type rated in any of these aircraft. I do not think the hiring company would type rate me. Oddly, the companies do not state that a type rating is required for the job. So, my question is: Will sim instruction in heavy jet sims help me in getting a job with carriers that use jets such as the B757, B767, etc.? Do you know how Cathay, Emirates, etc. look at this type of stuff?

Hope to hear from you. :ok:

[BelArgUSA]

Definitely is a help to be an airline instructor.
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I do simulator instruction, but should mention that I started as a line pilot first, then, instructing first in classrooms, then later, in simulators and finally as line captain as well, when I was with PanAm. When PanAm got Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1991, I got a job with another airline overseas, and got hired as management pilot (so, not subject to seniority), instructor and examiner and ended as their 747 pilot training manager. You certainly could qualify the same way.
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As far as getting qualified in simulator, well YOU can qualify for type ratings as well, if you hold pilot licences or certificates. A few years ago, I "qualified" myself in 737 simulators, yet never flew one, just so that I can always teach 737 trainees as well when they are short of instructors.
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All the best to you -
:ok:
Happy contrails

[SunShine23]

Errr...could you explain how is it possible being an sim instructor on B 757...without getting the type rating ??
Do you have other experience ? JAR25 etc ?
My question is a little bit different but I wonder if FI/IRI would help for a carreer too...

and after I would be interested in simulator fi. How did you get this position aviationluver ?

[adverse-bump]

You've got to be having a laugh.

Firstly, why would any company take you on as a TRi when you have never flown anything bigger than a seneca? (im assuming your low hour as your in this forum )

And what do you think you could teach to a 744 captain with 30 + years experience on his next OPC? even if you did get a job you would be a laughing stock.

[4Screwaircrew]

As an instructor he would not be conducting an OPC; for that you have to be an examiner or check airman.

[BitMoreRightRudder]

Oddly, the companies do not state that a type rating is required for the job

Maybe not but surely they will expect applicants to have plenty of jet experience. I mean you can't teach someone to fly a jet if you have never flown one yourself! Or am I missing something?

[Callsign Kilo]

In my airline you must have 1500hrs JAR 25 time (737 in our case) before you can become an SFI. Definetly a great qualification, however I can't see anyone walking into this line of work without some reasonable experience.

[aviationluver]

Adverse bump,
Why do you assume that I haven't flown anything larger than a Seneca? I've got 2000 hours Part 121 jet time.

[adverse-bump]

Why do you assume that I haven't flown anything larger than a Seneca? I've got 2000 hours Part 121 jet time.

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