Anypear is looking for a Flight Simulator Operator to educate and create compelling content for a Flight Simulator YouTube channel focused on aviation incidents and crashes. This remote role is part of a UK-based media company's mission to share aviation knowledge.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Flight Simulator
- X-Plane
- Prepar3D
- Aerofly FS
Team & Environment
You will work closely with directors, storyboard artists, and editors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary.
- Remote role with flexible hours, requiring some overlap with the UK timezone.
- Opportunity to join an exciting, fast-growing creator economy business.
Work Mode
This is a remote position with a global work mode.
Anypear is an equal opportunity employer.
