Air Force simulator instructorמדריכת סימולטור בחיל האוויר
What the Air Force simulator instructor role asks for, and what it holds
An Air Force simulator instructor plans and runs simulator training for aircrews and other Air Force personnel.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Hebrew score
- 8 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Flight School at Hatzerim Base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 6 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Handling information4
- Operating systems3
- Spatial perception3
- Sustained attention3
- Teaching3
- Teamwork2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Simulators are a main part of daily Air Force activity in exercises, training and the practice of extreme events. They let aircrews, UAV operators, flight controllers and fighters in special units train for situations like those in reality.
The instructor is responsible for planning, teaching and running training with simulations of complex and dangerous scenarios. Among others, instructors train pilots, navigators, fighters and UAV operators to handle extreme events.
The role also includes developing instructional knowledge and giving classroom lessons on Air Force systems, such as aircraft.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Ranking a preferences questionnaire.
- 2An online first screening with a preferences ranking, a biographical questionnaire, a personality questionnaire and thinking tests.
- 3Candidates found suitable in the first screening are called to cognitive tests that check how well they fit the role.
- 4Candidates found suitable in the cognitive tests are called to another selection day with tests and group and individual simulations.
- 5Placement on condition of a security clearance.
- 6Security clearance.
- 7Enlistment.
- 8Basic training 02.
- 9A 6-week course at the Flight School at Hatzerim Base.
- 10Service at one of the Air Force bases.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training 02, then a 6-week course at the Flight School at Hatzerim Base.
Where it trainsthe Flight School at Hatzerim Base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is at one of the Air Force bases, as a closed base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A science track at a level of 5 study units or more, such as physics, chemistry or computers.
- Passing a security clearance.
- A commitment to serve under the rule that sets the same service terms for women as for men.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Moving on to command.
- Moving on to officers' course.
- Skills for civilian life: instruction, oral expression, speaking before an audience, giving feedback and managing projects.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Air Force simulator instructor role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
Who can serve as Air Force simulator instructor?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Air Force simulator instructor?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Ranking a preferences questionnaire. An online first screening with a preferences ranking, a biographical questionnaire, a personality questionnaire and thinking tests. Candidates found suitable in the first screening are called to cognitive tests that check how well they fit the role. Candidates found suitable in the cognitive tests are called to another selection day with tests and group and individual simulations. Placement on condition of a security clearance. Security clearance. Enlistment. Basic training 02. A 6-week course at the Flight School at Hatzerim Base. Service at one of the Air Force bases.
What does the training for Air Force simulator instructor hold?
Basic training 02, then a 6-week course at the Flight School at Hatzerim Base.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Air Force simulator instructor
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.