Adversary Pilot/5th Gen SME

BGI, LLC; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BGI, LLC is seeking an Adversary Pilot/5th Gen SME at Nellis AFB, NV. The role requires active flight expertise in modern fighters and a DoD Top Secret clearance, with on-site duties and flexible training schedules.

The position emphasizes developing realistic training scenarios, mission planning, briefings, and debriefs, using F-22/F-35 simulators, and contributing SME knowledge on air dominance tactics.

Qualifications

• Must have 500+ flight hours in fighter T/M/S aircraft (F-15 EX, F/A-18 E/F, F-22, or F-35).
• USAF/USMC/Navy TOPGUN or Adversary/Aggressor course graduate.
• DoD Top Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Fly modern air dominance tactics as adversary and fighter pilot in VATs and FIAB support.
• Lead four-ship F-22/F-35 simulator operations and debriefs.
• Simulate adversary tactics across threat levels and aircraft.
• Operate simulator programs and OS/debriefing tools.
• Provide SME knowledge on current TTPs for Air Dominance missions (DCA/OCA/SEAD).
• Develop and execute realistic training scenarios.

Skills

Fighter aircraft experience

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Adversary Pilot/5th Gen SME - (IS_COMPANY_1.70)

Job Title

Adversary Pilot/5th Gen SME

Location

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities

Position Summary

You will serve as a +4 th /5 th Gen Pilot SME within the JointSimulated Environmen, Nellis, AFB, NV. Position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for flying modern air domanince tactics as both an adversary in VATs and Fighter pilot in the F-22 / F-35 FIAB in support of various operational, test, and training units.
• Employ the F-22 and F-35 simulator at a four-ship flight lead level.
• Simulate adversary tactics, various threat levels, and various threat aircraft in a flight simulator
• Operate various simulator programs, including the Operating System console and debriefing programs
• Provide SME knowledge/academics on current TTPs concerning Air Dominance on DCA, OCA, SEAD missions
• Develop and execute realistic scenarios for training events.
• Mission plan, brief, lead, debrief as required.

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 500 hours in a fighter T/M/S aircraft F-15 EX, F/A-18 E/F, F-22, or F-35
• USAF Fighter Weapons Instructor Course graduate, Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics graduate, Navy TOPGUN graduate, or Adversary or Aggressor course graduate
• Clearance: DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Quals:

• Over 1000 hours in a fighter T/M/S aircraft F-15 EX, F/A-18 E/F, F-22, or F-35
• USAF Weapons Instructor Course Instructor, TOPGUN Instructor, or comparable
• Deployed in the last two years
• Experience in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE)

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. Must be capable of working morning and evening shifts to accommodate flexible schedule training operations.

BGI has made extensive efforts to ensure that its on‑line employment process is accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, if an applicant is unable to fully utilize BGI's procedures, BGI will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants that require accommodation with the online employment process may contact 330.374.7737 for assistance.

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