About This Role
Full-time F-35 Instructor Pilot supporting the Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35 Lightning II program at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The role combines military pilot academics, full mission simulator instruction, student evaluation and upkeep of pilot training courseware. The instructor works with Lockheed Martin’s training team to meet F-35 training objectives and may support instruction at other F-35 operational or training sites.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver F-35 academic instruction through Electronic Mediated Lecture and Interactive Courseware, teach in Full Mission Simulators and operate Instructor Operating Stations.
- Instruct pilots in flight procedures and techniques through ground school and flight training, prepare lesson plans, apply advanced aviation concepts and help create training materials.
- Update pilot training courseware, help prepare schedules and maintain training records.
- Evaluate and monitor each student’s performance against course standards, training requirements and objectives.
- Work with the Lockheed Martin training team, implement its directed initiatives and policies, and augment training or instruction at other F-35 sites when requested.
What We Offer
The package lists medical, dental and vision coveragea 401(k) matchpaid time off and holidaysparental leavean employee assistance programflexible spending accountseducation assistancelife insuranceand short- and long-term disability coverage. Flexible work arrangements and schedules, such as a four-day, ten-hour schedule, are listed as examples. The posting also describes professional development and possible annual short- or long-term incentive compensation, which is discretionary and varies with performance. Separate leave-accrual terms are stated specifically for Washington state applicants.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold an active Secret clearance, have an investigation within the past five years and be able to qualify for access to Special Access Required programs. They need in-depth knowledge of fourth- or fifth-generation aircraft systems, including operational experience with night vision devices, electro-optical and infrared targeting systems, helmet-mounted cueing and current air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons. Prior delivery of military pilot academics and simulator training, familiarity with current teaching methods, experience working across diverse functional teams and proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required. The posting also calls for strong interpersonal, leadership, oral and written communication, organizational and customer-service skills. Desired qualifications include current or previous USAF, USN or USMC instructor pilot experience in a multirole fighter
- graduation from Weapon School, Top Gun or MAWTS
- fourth- or fifth-generation full mission simulator operator or instructor experience
- F-35 flight experience
- and at least 1,000 hours of fighter flight time in fourth- or fifth-generation multirole fighters.