About This Role
Lockheed Martin seeks a Contract Instructor Pilot for an onsite position within RMS Core at NAS Lemoore, California. The instructor will provide F-35 pilot instruction and subject matter expertise through academic lessons, interactive courseware, and simulator training delivered to the approved pilot training syllabus. The role combines instruction in Full Mission Simulators and the Mission Rehearsal Trainer with student assessment, training administration, and courseware support. Applicants need at least 1,000 hours of flight time in fourth- or fifth-generation multirole fighters, former Instructor Pilot experience, tactical flight leadership experience, and experience delivering military pilot academic and simulator training. An active Secret clearance is required, together with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide F-35 Instructor Pilot and subject matter expert instruction, including academic training using Electronic Mediated Lecture and/or Interactive Courseware and flight-procedure instruction in Pilot Training Devices under the approved pilot training syllabus.
- Deliver instruction using Full Mission Simulators or the Mission Rehearsal Trainer, operate Instructor Operating Stations, and serve as a subject matter expert for all pilot training courseware updates.
- Work closely with the Lockheed Martin training team at NAS Lemoore to meet F-35 training objectives and implement and support company initiatives, programs, and policies as directed.
- Assist with schedule preparation, maintain training records, evaluate and monitor student performance, and ensure each student meets course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Maintain the required Secret clearance and Special Access Program access, and support deployed customer operations when required.
What We Offer
Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision coverageflexible work arrangements and schedules, with 4x10 given as an examplea 401(k) matchpaid time off and holidaysparental leavean Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accountseducation assistancelife insuranceand short- and long-term disability coverage. Additional benefits depend on the business unit and collective-bargaining agreement. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be offered depending on the positionpayments are not guaranteed, may vary each year, and depend on performance metrics. The posting separately states that represented full-time employees covered by its Washington-state-applicant provision accrue 6.67 vacation hours per month and up to 52 sick-leave hours annually and receive at least 96 holiday hours, with applicable leave prorated by start date.
Requirements
- Applicants must have an appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience and combined education, together with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with the assignment. An active Secret security clearance is required, with a completed investigation within the last five years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access and maintain their Secret clearance. Required flying experience includes a minimum of 1,000 hours in fourth- or fifth-generation multirole fighter aircraft, experience as a multiship flight lead in tactical fighters, and former Instructor Pilot experience. Candidates must have simulator-device experience, understand fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures, and possess in-depth knowledge of fourth- and/or fifth-generation aircraft systems. Operational experience must include advanced sensor systems such as night vision devices, EO/IR targeting systems, Helmet Mounted Cuing, and the latest air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons inventory. Prior delivery of military pilot academic and simulator training, familiarity with current instructional techniques and delivery methods, and use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are required. Applicants must work collaboratively, communicate effectively with leadership and diverse functional teams, demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills, organize their work effectively, and focus on customer satisfaction. The position may involve deployed operations, requires flexible hours aligned with the customer's operational schedule, and requires willingness to travel within and outside the continental United States for periods of up to 89 days. Desired qualifications include F-35 flight experience
- military Instructor Pilot experience in tactical fighters
- familiarity with F-35 curriculum, program requirements, systems, Full Mission Simulators, and ALIS
- and academic and simulator instruction in fourth- or fifth-generation tactical fighters. Additional desired experience includes NVS, targeting pods, datalinks, Helmet Mounted Cueing, and current weapons systems
- graduation from a formal military Academic Instructor Course
- Formal Training Unit or Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor Pilot experience
- Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Top Gun, or Weapons Tactics Instructor training
- Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner or NATOPS Evaluator experience
- and familiarity with training management systems, learning management systems, and electronic grade books. Current USAF, USN, or USMC Instructor Pilots with multirole fighter experience and former Weapon School, Top Gun, or MAWTS graduates are also desired.