Nellis AFB

Lockheed Martin•Nellis AFB, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Flight Simulation Trainer to serve as an F-35 Pilot and Subject Matter Expert (SME) as a member of the Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), NV. The individual's primary responsibility would be to operate the F-35 simulator console for training audiences, as well as, when required, fly realistic F-35 tactics in the JITTC-N flight simulator to support the USAF Weapons School, operational test units, and deployed combat squadrons. The individual may also be tasked to provide subject matter expertise in mission planning, simulator academics, and operating debrief tools. This will require coordination with unit Weapons Officers/Instructor Pilots (IPs) to present a realistic air picture to achieve mission training objectives.

Requirements

A current active Top Secret level clearance with an investigation completed within the last 5 years is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI access and relevant Special Access Program (SAP) / Special Access Requirement (SAR) access
Must have 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 12 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent education with 19 years of relevant experience.
F-35 fighter pilot experience is required.
Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary.
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule to support customer requirements.
Work Environment: This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. The ability to work morning and evening shifts to accommodate flexible schedule training operations is necessary.
Physical Requirements: Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

Nice To Haves

An active or current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is preferred.
Current experience working with DoD programs, specifically 5th-generation fighter experience and tactics, is desirable.
Current or previous F-35 pilot experience with operational experience is preferred.
Experience with fifth-generation aircraft and systems is desired.
Current or previous experience as an Instructor Pilot or Flight Evaluator is preferred.
Being a graduate of the Weapons School is desirable.
Experience in the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate simulation cockpits and/or consoles to represent synthetic F-35 capabilities and replication.
Operate F-35 cockpit controls, including digital cockpit displays, stick and throttle, advanced sensor integration and fusion, as well as multi-aircraft formations and tactical employment.
Serve as Mission Director on an as-needed basis.
Operating the simulator console and debriefing system during and after missions.
Providing subject matter expertise regarding F-35 air tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) during the planning and execution of JITTC-N operations.
Supporting the development, coordination, and integration of JITTC-N events to maximize training.
Orchestrating scenarios and constructive inputs for training events.
Creating and modifying mission-planning materials and academics to ensure participants achieve maximum training.
Providing instructor-level expertise to help shape tactical training for participants.
Reporting issues related to simulation software applications and providing basic troubleshooting support.
May supervising small groups of personnel involved in JITTC operations.