F-35 Lightning II Simulator Instructor Pilot — Elite Training Leader

BAE Systems Air; Marham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Air is seeking an F-35 Lightning II Simulator Instructor Pilot to join the Integrated Training Centre, delivering synthetic and academic training to UK F-35 pilots. You will lead ground school lectures, conduct simulator sorties, and assess pilot performance to drive proficiency and readiness.

The role requires acting as an SME for aircraft systems and maintaining training material, with opportunities for progression through instructional qualifications and QSFI awards across

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality simulation-based training.
• Ability to lead academic lectures and translate doctrine into training.
• Proven ability to assess pilot performance and produce concise reports.
• Familiarity with OCU training syllabus and expectations.
• Knowledge of frontline Lightning tactics and applicable training standards.
• Act as SME for aircraft systems and maintain instructional material.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class training to F-35B Lightning pilots and maintain high instructional standards.
• Lead ground school lectures and simulator sorties enabling progression from zero-to-solo on the OCU syllabus.
• Provide clear, accurate assessments of pilot performance with written reports and targeted remedial training.
• Support OCU and squadron simulator operations using IOS to ensure safe, effective training.
• Apply Lightning tactics and doctrine to ensure realism and operational relevance in training.
• Maintain authoritative instructional content and advance QSFI qualifications where applicable.
• Deliver high-fidelity training on Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and DMRT for UK operations.

Skills

Simulator instruction

Academic lecturing

Pilot assessment

OCU training

Tactics & doctrine

Subject Matter Expert

Job description

BAE Systems Air is seeking an F-35 Lightning II Simulator Instructor Pilot to join the Integrated Training Centre, delivering synthetic and academic training to UK F-35 pilots. You will lead ground school lectures, conduct simulator sorties, and assess pilot performance to drive proficiency and readiness.

The role requires acting as an SME for aircraft systems and maintaining training material, with opportunities for progression through instructional qualifications and QSFI awards across