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F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot / Luke AFB

Lockheed Martin · Arizona, United States · Today
ManagementFull-time

Basic Qualifications

  • Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
  • Must have a minimum of 1000 hours experience in tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot.
  • Must have experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
  • Must have experience with simulator devices and an understanding of fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with leadership and interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
  • Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral & written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction.
  • Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements.
  • Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
  • Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is required.

Job Description

WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

WHAT WE'RE DOING
We are seeking experienced fighter pilots to serve as Contract Instructor Pilots to support our Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area at Luke Air Force Base. The role involves providing F-35 training to pilots through both academic and simulator-based instruction, ensuring adherence to the approved pilot training syllabus. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team to achieve F-35 training objectives. The successful candidate will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies, as directed.

Desired Skills

  • 1000 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot is highly desired.
  • Flight experience in the F-35 is highly desired.
  • Past experience with F-35 pilot training curriculum.
  • Familiarity with F-35 program requirements.
  • F-35 system knowledge.
  • F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience.
  • Familiarity with the F-35 ALIS program.
  • Prior experience in delivering Military Pilot Academic and Simulator Training in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft.
  • Experience with advanced systems such as NVS, targeting pods, datalinks, Helmet Mounted Cueing, and the latest weapons inventory.
  • Graduate of formal military Academic Instructor Course (AIC).
  • Formal Training Unit (FTU) or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot experience.
  • Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC); Top Gun: Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) graduate.
  • Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner (SEFE); NATOPS Evaluator experience.
  • Experience with training management systems (TMS), learning management systems (LMS), and electronic grade books.

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