Contract Fighter Pilot & Instructor – Flexible Hours

Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC seeks Contract Instructor Pilots to lead academics and aircrew training device instruction. You will ensure syllabus alignment, update courseware, and maintain flight- and weapons-system expertise for a broad training program.

The role requires 1,000+ flight hours in fighter aircraft, prior Military IP experience, and the ability to work flexible hours and deployments. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 12+ years; or 10 years with related master’s degree.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft as a pilot (F-22, F-18, F-16, F-15, A-10).
• Experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) and multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
• Willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer schedule.
• Position may require deployment to support customer requirements.
• Proven verbal communication skills for instruction and briefing.
• Proven experience with instructional products and evaluating pilot training.
• Basic MS Office suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality academic instruction covering formal course syllabi and instruction guide requirements.
• Instruct aircrew training device instruction and adhere to Training and Readiness standards.
• Maintain weapons system expertise and update courseware as needed.
• Prepare classrooms or briefing rooms before lessons or missions.
• Evaluate and record student performance and debrief errors.
• Coordinate corrective action and remedial training with the Lead Instructor.
• Review and revise courseware and ensure currency across responsibilities.
• Support lesson plan and mission guide revision efforts.

Skills

1000 flight hours

Military IP experience

Verbal communication

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; master’s degree optional

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC seeks Contract Instructor Pilots to lead academics and aircrew training device instruction. You will ensure syllabus alignment, update courseware, and maintain flight- and weapons-system expertise for a broad training program.

The role requires 1,000+ flight hours in fighter aircraft, prior Military IP experience, and the ability to work flexible hours and deployments. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.