Annotation: The article deals with ergonomic aspects of the relation "machine - man" in the training of future pilots of military aviation. It is determined that the simulator is only a component of the educational, and more specifically, the simulation medium (model). Characterized constructive imitation environment. A number of projects on competence training of aviation specialists from well-known military institutions: FAA, CASA, EASA and ICAO have been analyzed and compared. The term ergonomic competence was introduced. An important condition for obtaining ergonomic competencies is determined. the article substantiates the importance of acquiring so-called ergonomic competencies, which rely on the range of skills from automated manipulative movements - to the development of an individual. For further methodological development, it is necessary to introduce a kinetic-ergonomic qualifying range of competencies: "macro-, micro- and meso-competency".