F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot / Eglin AFB

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced fighter pilot to serve as Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) for RMS, delivering F-35 training across CONUS/OCONUS locations. You will conduct academic instruction and simulator-based training, using the FMS and IOS to meet syllabus objectives and train across functional teams.

Ideal candidates bring 1000+ flight hours, active secret clearance with SAP access, and demonstrated leadership as a flight lead, ready to deploy as required for customer missions.

Qualifications

• Must hold active secret clearance with SAP access.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/education.
• 1000 hours of tactical fighter aircraft flight time.
• Experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
• Willing to deploy to support customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic training via Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and Interactive Courseware (ICW).
• Monitor and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain training records and ensure course standards and objectives are met.
• Support tactics development and integration across functional teams.
• Operate the F-35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Instructor Operating Station (IOS).

Skills

1000 flight hours

F-35 pilot experience

Instructor pilot

Strong communication

Education

Accredited college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FMS (Full Mission Simulator)

IOS (Instructor Operating Station)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Job Description
We are seeking an experienced fighter pilot to serve as Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) supporting the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area across various CONUS and OCONUS locations. In this role, you will deliver F-35 pilot training through academic instruction and simulator-based training, ensuring strict adherence to the approved syllabus. You will collaborate closely with the Lockheed Martin training team to achieve training objectives, primarily operating the F35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Instructor Operating Station (IOS).

Standard Job Description
We are seeking an experienced fighter pilot to serve as Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) supporting the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area across various CONUS and OCONUS locations. In this role, you will deliver F-35 pilot training through academic instruction and simulator-based training, ensuring strict adherence to the approved syllabus. You will collaborate closely with the Lockheed Martin training team to achieve training objectives, primarily operating the F35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Instructor Operating Station (IOS).
Additional Responsibilities Include

• Delivering academic training via Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and Interactive Courseware (ICW)
• Monitoring and evaluating student performance
• Maintaining training records and ensuring course standards and objectives are met
• Supporting tactics development and integration across functional teams
• Implementing Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed
  

Requirements

• Secret-level security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment
• Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse functional areas and personnel
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi‑functional team environment
• Additional duties may be assigned as required.
  

Basic Qualifications
Candidate must meet the following basic 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.
• Proven experience as a pilot, with advanced technical expertise in aviation.
• Strong instructional skills with the ability to prepare and deliver effective training programs.
• Experience with simulator devices and an understanding of fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with leadership and interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
• Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral & written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction.
• Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is required
  

Desired Skills

• 1000 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot is highly desired, as well as 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.
• Prior experience in delivering military pilot academic and simulator training in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft.
• Experience with advanced sensor systems such as NVS, LITENING/SNIPER, Helmet Mounted Cueing, and the latest weapons inventory.
• 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
  

Pay Information

• $107.08 - $107.08
  

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.