About This Role
Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems business area seeks an experienced fighter pilot to serve as a Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) delivering F-35 pilot training across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The role centers on academic instruction and simulator-based training, primarily operating the F-35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Instructor Operating Station (IOS), while ensuring strict adherence to the approved syllabus. The position is onsite at Eglin AFB, Florida, and may require participation in deployed operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver F-35 pilot training through academic instruction and simulator-based training in strict adherence to the approved syllabus, collaborating with the Lockheed Martin training team to achieve training objectives.
- Primarily operate the F-35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Instructor Operating Station (IOS), and deliver academic training via Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and Interactive Courseware (ICW).
- Monitor and evaluate student performance, maintain training records, and ensure course standards and objectives are met.
- Support tactics development and integration across functional teams, and implement Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed.
What We Offer
Medical, Dental, Visionflexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)401(k) matchpaid time offholidaysparental leaveFlexible Spending Accountseducation assistancelife insuranceshort-term and long-term disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Additional benefits depend on the business unit and collective-bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold an active secret-level security clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years (or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
- A minimum of 1,000 hours of experience in tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot is required, along with experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
- An appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent combined education and professional experience, is required, as is proven experience as a pilot with advanced technical expertise in aviation.
- Candidates must have strong instructional skills, experience with simulator devices, an understanding of fighter tactics, techniques and procedures, and must be willing to support flexible work hours and possible deployed operations.
- Desired: 1,000 hours in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft, Military Instructor Pilot (IP) experience, prior F-35 training curriculum and system knowledge, F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience, FTU/FRS IP experience, FWIC/Top Gun WTI graduate status, SEFE/NATOPS evaluator experience, and familiarity with advanced sensor systems and training/learning management systems.