F-35 Flight Test Pilot — Lead, Innovate, Fly High

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Test Pilot to support F-35 efforts and potentially other Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs. You will lead flight test activities, develop PVI interfaces, plan tests, and fly missions across experimental, developmental, and customer demonstrations.

The role requires a US citizen with a SECRET or higher security clearance, and a willingness to travel. Onsite to remote work options, comprehensive benefits, and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• FAA pilot cert with instrument rating and multi-engine experience.
• Current medical certificate and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Extensive flight-test experience with high-performance military aircraft.
• F-35 flight time and hands-on test pilot background are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) development and requirements work.
• Subject matter expert on all aspects of the F-35 and flight tests.
• Plan, execute, and report flight test activities and test cards.
• Fly experiences including experimental, developmental, production, and customer demos.

Skills

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or AT

FAA Class I/II medical

1,000 hours first-pilot in tactical

F-35 flight experience >100h

Security clearance SECRET+

Willing to travel & US passport

Education

Military or TPS graduate

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Test Pilot to support F-35 efforts and potentially other Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs. You will lead flight test activities, develop PVI interfaces, plan tests, and fly missions across experimental, developmental, and customer demonstrations.

The role requires a US citizen with a SECRET or higher security clearance, and a willingness to travel. Onsite to remote work options, comprehensive benefits, and career growth are offered.