Simulator Instructors
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Simulator Instructors
There seems to be quite a big difference in salary between a groundschool instructor and a full lfight simulator instructor.
Why is this? what are the main differences in terms of role and qualifications?
Why is this? what are the main differences in terms of role and qualifications?
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Sim instructors will usually be pilots, with a prefessional licence and a fair bit of relevant experience. This limits the number available.
Ground instructors may come from a wide range of backgrounds, often ex-RAF navigators or Flight Engineers, teachers, engineers etc (or maybe low hours pilots) and as such there are a greater number available.
Itīs market forces - supply and demand.
Ground instructors may come from a wide range of backgrounds, often ex-RAF navigators or Flight Engineers, teachers, engineers etc (or maybe low hours pilots) and as such there are a greater number available.
Itīs market forces - supply and demand.




