Test Pilot F-35 Lightning IILockheed Martin
Aircraft: F-35Location: Fort Worth, TexasType-rated
Total Time1,000 hrs
PIC Time1,000 hrs
Jet Time1,000 hrs
Roster4x10
About This Role
Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Test Pilot to support F-35 Lightning II flight operations and potentially other Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) at their Fort Worth, Texas facility. The role involves pilot-vehicle interface development, flight test planning and execution, and demonstration flights on the F-35 tactical aircraft. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a military Test Pilot School background, minimum 1,000 hours of first-pilot time in tactical aircraft, and over 100 hours of F-35 experience. This full-time position offers flexible work schedules (4x10 hour days, 3 days off per week), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge military aviation technology.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Pilot F-35 Lightning II on experimental, developmental, and production flight test missions
- Support Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) development and requirements development
- Develop and execute flight test plans and run cards
- Conduct flight test execution, analysis, and reporting
- Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of the F-35
- Conduct customer demonstration and test support flights
- Support market assist activities
- Potentially support Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) projects
- Collaborate with communications and public relations teams
What We Offer
Flexible work schedulesComprehensive benefits packageCompetitive payPaid time offCondensed work schedules (4x10 hours with 3 days off per week)Relocation assistance available
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid FAA Commercial Pilot (SE Land, Instrument Airplane) or Airline Transport Pilot certificate
- Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
- Minimum 1,000 hours first-pilot time in tactical aircraft
- F-35 flying experience in excess of 100 hours
- Graduate of a military or recognized Test Pilot School (TPS)
- SECRET or higher security clearance (or eligible within 5 years)
- Valid U.S. passport
- Willing to travel
- Access to designated Lockheed Martin facility with special access requirements
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that uses purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. The company operates multiple business units including Aeronautics, with specialized teams like Flight Operations and Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works).