F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot & SME — Flight Training

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin NAS Lemoore seeks an experienced Contract Instructor Pilot (F-35) to provide SME instruction and flight procedures training using FMS/MRT, aligned to the approved syllabus.

The role requires a secret clearance, SAP access, 1000+ hours in 4th/5th generation fighters, and former IP experience. Travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 89 days; MS Office skills; and ability to work with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Active secret clearance with a recent investigation or Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to attain and maintain SAP access.
• Minimum 1000 hours Fighter Flight Time in 4th/5th generation multi-role fighter aircraft.
• Experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
• Experience with simulator devices and understanding of fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and communicate with leadership and diverse personnel.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and leadership abilities; strong communication.
• Willingness to deploy to support customer requirements.
• Former Instructor Pilot (IP) experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of 4th/5th and 5th generation aircraft systems and sensors (NVS, EO/IR, Helmet Cues) and weapons.
• Experience delivering military pilot academics and simulator training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 89 days CONUS/OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction using Full Mission Simulators (FMS) or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT).
• Operate Instructor Operating Stations (IOS) and serve as SME for courseware updates.
• Assist in schedules, training records, and ensuring course standards are met.
• Evaluate and monitor students’ performance.
• Represented by an experienced pilot.

Skills

Active secret clearance

SAP access

1000 hours fighter flight

Multi-ship flight lead

Flight simulators

Team collaboration

Leadership

Strong communication

Travel CONUS/OCONUS

Former IP experience

IP with multi-role fighters

NVS/targeting pods knowledge

Military flight instruction

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lockheed Martin NAS Lemoore seeks an experienced Contract Instructor Pilot (F-35) to provide SME instruction and flight procedures training using FMS/MRT, aligned to the approved syllabus.

The role requires a secret clearance, SAP access, 1000+ hours in 4th/5th generation fighters, and former IP experience. Travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 89 days; MS Office skills; and ability to work with diverse teams.