Contract Instructor Pilot / F-35 / MCAS Miramar, CA

Lockheed Martin • San Diego, CA

82d • $99 - $99 • 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. This position is in support of USMC F-35B and F-35C squadrons at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, CA. The successful candidate will function as a F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) on site at the MCAS Miramar, CA Pilot Training Center. Remote work is not available. CIPs provide instruction using the Full Mission Simulators (FMS) and F-35 system and tactical lectures in the classroom.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge as a pilot of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft systems and achieved two ship lead military certification.
• Operational experience with 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 experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training and be familiar with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
• Candidate must have worked in an environment which required them to interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
• Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is required.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral & written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction.
• Candidate must have active secret clearance with investigation or CV within 5 years and be able to qualify for access to Special Access Required (SAR) programs.
• Able to travel CONUS and OCONUS for up to an 89 day period of time.

Nice To Haves

• Current or demonstrated experience as an USAF/USN/USMC Instructor Pilot with multi-role fighter experience with two and four ship military qualifications.
• Minimum of 1000 hours flight time in fourth and/or fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft.
• F-35 flight experience.
• TOPGUN, MAWTS or Weapon School graduate.
• Fifth generation Full Mission Simulator (FMS) experience as an operator and/or instructor.

Responsibilities

• Fly the F-35 simulator, leading students with the proficiency of a two and four ship flight lead in all syllabus events.
• Instruct academic training utilizing Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and/or Interactive Courseware (ICW).
• Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all pilot training courseware updates.
• Instruct students and deliver fleet training while operating the Instructor Operating Stations (IOS).
• Update briefs and tactical lectures using the MS Office suite.
• Create new training events when directed.
• Perform all additional tasks as directed to support training.
• Travel to F-35 Enterprise training locations CONUS/OCONUS for extended periods depending on operational needs.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing