F-35 Instructor Pilot, Luke AFB

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Luke Air Force Base, AZ

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructs pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight training. Prepares lesson plans. Acts as a subject matter expert by applying 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 student's performance. This position is typically represented by an experienced pilot.

Requirements

Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Must have a minimum of 1000 hours experience in tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot.
Must have experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

1000 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot is highly desired.
Flight experience in the F-35 is highly desired.
Experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) in tactical fighter aircraft.
Past experience with F-35 pilot training curriculum.
Familiarity with F-35 program requirements.
F-35 system knowledge.
F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience.
Familiarity with the F-35 ALIS program.
Prior experience in delivering Military Pilot Academic and Simulator Training in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft.
Experience with advanced systems such as NVS, targeting pods, datalinks, Helmet Mounted Cueing, and the latest weapons inventory.
Graduate of formal military Academic Instructor Course (AIC).
Formal Training Unit (FTU) or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot experience.
Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC); Top Gun: Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) graduate.
Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner (SEFE); NATOPS Evaluator experience.
Experience with training management systems (TMS), learning management systems (LMS), and electronic grade books.

Responsibilities

Instructs pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight training.
Prepares lesson plans.
Acts as a subject matter expert by applying 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
Ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student.
Evaluates and monitors student's performance.