Misawa AB Japan

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a full-time position as a F-35 Instructor Pilot at Misawa Air Base, Japan in support of the JASDF F-35 Lightning II program. As an F-35 instructor, you will provide academic training through Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and Interactive Courseware (ICW). You will provide instruction using the Full Mission Simulators (FMS), operate Instructor Operating Stations (IOS), and will be responsible for all pilot training courseware updates. As a successful candidate, you will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team to fulfill F-35 training objectives. You will implement, and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed. This candidate may also be requested to augment training objectives and instruction at other F-35 operational/training sites as needed. Instructs pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight training. Prepares lesson plans. Applies advanced technical concepts in the area of aviation and provides assistance in creation of training material. Assists in the preparation of schedules, maintenance of training records and ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student. Evaluates and monitors students’ performance. This position is typically represented by an experienced pilot.

Requirements

Candidate must have active secret clearance and with investigation within 5 years be able to qualify for access to Special Access Required (SAR) programs.
Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft systems, 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.
Candidate must have 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.
Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral & written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Current or demonstrated experience as an USAF/USN/USMC IP with multi-role fighter experience.
Former Weapon School, Top Gun, or MAWTS graduate desired.
Fourth/Fifth generation Full Mission Simulator (FMS) experience as an operator and/or instructor.
F-35 flight experience is highly desired.
Candidate with a minimum of 1000 hours Fighter Flight Time in fourth and/or fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft.

Responsibilities

Provide academic training through Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and Interactive Courseware (ICW)
Provide instruction using the Full Mission Simulators (FMS)
Operate Instructor Operating Stations (IOS)
Responsible for all pilot training courseware updates
Work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team to fulfill F-35 training objectives
Implement, and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed
Augment training objectives and instruction at other F-35 operational/training sites as needed
Instruct pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight training
Prepare lesson plans
Apply advanced technical concepts in the area of aviation and provides assistance in creation of training material
Assist in the preparation of schedules, maintenance of training records and ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student
Evaluate and monitor students’ performance