Flight Simulator Operator - Remote, UK Based Company

Anypear is a headhunting and recruitment agency connecting New Zealand and Australian businesses with top overseas talent.

We are on the lookout for a skilled Flight Simulator Operator to join our client, a UK-based Media Company. In this remote position, you will educate and create content for a Flight Simulator YouTube Channel focusing on incidents and crashes.

Responsibilities

• Customise and optimise environments by adjusting weather conditions, time of day, and terrain to accurately recreate the desired atmosphere for each scene.
• Use in-game camera tools to capture dynamic angles, fly-bys, cockpit views, and wide shots to enhance the cinematic quality.
• Re-enact specific flight scenarios in line with real-world physics and aviation protocols to ensure realism in the shots.
• Collaborate closely with directors, storyboard artists, and editors to ensure shots match the creative vision and final cut requirements.
• Troubleshoot and refine simulations to ensure smoothness and accuracy during recording, especially in complex or technical scenes.
• Maintain consistency across shots in terms of aircraft positioning, lighting, and other environmental elements to ensure a cohesive final product.

• Passion for aviation with a strong desire to share knowledge with others.
• Ability to explain aviation topics in an engaging, enthusiastic, and easy-to-understand way.
• Advanced experience using flight simulation software such as Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and potentially other simulators like Prepar3D or Aerofly FS.
• Experience in content creation and production, including familiarity with working from shot lists and executing detailed production plans.
• Basic understanding of cinematography, camera angles, and scene composition to ensure high-quality output from flight simulators.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency across recorded scenes.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work closely with a production team to achieve the project’s vision.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills.