Electrify Video Partners is looking for a Flight Simulator Operator to join the production team for the Mentour Pilot YouTube channel. You will use flight simulation software to accurately recreate aviation incidents and crashes, creating cinematic content that educates a global audience about aviation safety. Our mission is to turn YouTube channels into global media businesses by building teams and scaling content.
What You'll Do
- Customise and optimise simulation environments by adjusting weather, 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 cinematic quality.
- Re-enact specific flight scenarios in line with real-world physics and aviation protocols to ensure realism.
- 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 technical scenes.
- Maintain consistency across shots in terms of aircraft positioning, lighting, and other environmental elements.
What We're Looking For
- A 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.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency across recorded scenes.
- A collaborative mindset, able to work closely with a production team to achieve the project’s vision.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Flight Simulator
- X-Plane
- Prepar3D
- Aerofly FS
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with directors, storyboard artists, and editors to align on the creative vision and final production requirements.
Work Mode
This role is a fully remote (telecommute) position, open to candidates located in the United Kingdom.
