Amendola AB, Italy

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world. Foreign Assignment: This position will offer a long-term deployment to a foreign country as a F-35 A/B Contract Instructor Pilot. Specifically, The candidate will function as a F-35A/B Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) at Amendola Airbase, Italy. The candidate will report to the site’s Training Operations Manager (TOM), assist with daily operations and complete assigned tasks, as directed. The candidate will provide various levels of instruction and support to Italian Air Force (ITAF) and Italian Navy (ITN) pilots operating from Amendola. The candidate will execute assigned work, coordinate daily/long-term schedules, assist with courseware and training program development, lead peer reviews, and assist with instructional materials production. The candidate will be fully qualified to instruct academics in a classroom environment, and provide instruction from the Instructor Operating Stations (IOS) or from within the pilot training devices. CIPs will be the focal point for technical content of applicable F-35 courseware for development and revisions. Their in-depth knowledge of Joint Technical Data (JTD), service publications, and aircraft systems will allow them to provide accurate and consistent lesson content across a broad spectrum of training materials. Their understanding of syllabus flow and lesson content will help streamline training delivered to formal course students. Specifically, CIPs will provide or execute the following: Conduct F-35 continuation and upgrade training for ITAF and ITN pilots. Instruct and lead ITAF Mission Qualification Training (MQT) and Flight Lead Upgrade (FLUG) missions. Conduct CIP-designated syllabus tasks for ITN's Basic, Transition, and Senior Officer formal courses. Provide academic and pilot training device instruction, adhering to published training and readiness standards. Instruct using Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML), Interactive Courseware (ICW), and Pilot Training Devices. Operate and instruct from Instructor Operating Stations (IOS) or Full Mission Simulators (FMS)/Mission Rehearsal Trainers (MRT). Evaluate and record student academic training, debrief errors, and coordinate corrective action with supervisors as needed. Conduct student academic evaluations in accordance with applicable syllabi, ensuring 100% accuracy. Assist students and conduct aircrew training device missions as needed. Maintain F-35 platform, tactics, and weapons system expertise, and device qualifications. Provide mission replication support, including Forward Air Controller, Airborne Intercept Controller, Air Traffic Control, and threat simulation. Support lesson plan and mission guide revision efforts, aircrew training device scenario design, and courseware updates. Collaborate with Lockheed and Italian training teams to achieve F-35 training objectives. Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed.

Requirements

Must have an active secret clearance with a completed (adjudicated) investigation within last 5 years.
Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Must have experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (MIP) and multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with the customer’s schedule.
Candidate may participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements.
Strong, proven verbal communications, and Basic MS Office suite skills.
Proven successful experience with instructional products and services, evaluating pilot training and leading student pilots.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the F-35 program, pilot training curriculum, and system knowledge.
F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience.
Minimum 1,000 hours of experience as a pilot in fourth- and/or fifth-generation fighter aircraft (e.g., F-22, F-35, F-15, F-16, F-18).
Prior experience delivering military pilot academic and simulator training in fourth- and/or fifth-generation tactical fighter aircraft.
Experience with advanced sensor systems, such as NVS, LANTIRN, Helmet Mounted Cuing, and modern weapons inventory.
Graduate of a formal military Academic Instructor Course (AIC).
Experience as a Formal Training Unit (FTU) or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) instructor.
Completion of a Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC), Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), or Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course.
Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner (SEFE) or NATOPS Evaluator experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct F-35 continuation and upgrade training for ITAF and ITN pilots.
Instruct and lead ITAF Mission Qualification Training (MQT) and Flight Lead Upgrade (FLUG) missions.
Conduct CIP-designated syllabus tasks for ITN's Basic, Transition, and Senior Officer formal courses.
Provide academic and pilot training device instruction, adhering to published training and readiness standards.
Instruct using Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML), Interactive Courseware (ICW), and Pilot Training Devices.
Operate and instruct from Instructor Operating Stations (IOS) or Full Mission Simulators (FMS)/Mission Rehearsal Trainers (MRT).
Evaluate and record student academic training, debrief errors, and coordinate corrective action with supervisors as needed.
Conduct student academic evaluations in accordance with applicable syllabi, ensuring 100% accuracy.
Assist students and conduct aircrew training device missions as needed.
Maintain F-35 platform, tactics, and weapons system expertise, and device qualifications.
Provide mission replication support, including Forward Air Controller, Airborne Intercept Controller, Air Traffic Control, and threat simulation.
Support lesson plan and mission guide revision efforts, aircrew training device scenario design, and courseware updates.
Collaborate with Lockheed and Italian training teams to achieve F-35 training objectives.
Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed.