F/A-18 Senior Instructor Pilot

Boeing; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Aerospace Operations seeks an experienced F/A‑18 Senior Instructor Pilot to support Kuwait Air Force training in Ahmed Al‑Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. This long‑term assignment covers up to five years with international relocation and visa requirements.

Responsibilities include flight, simulator, and academic instruction in F/A‑18E/F, development of courseware and standards, and liaison with Boeing and subcontractor staff. Active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 800+ hours Pilot‑In‑Command or Instructor Pilot time in F/A‑18 or equivalent fighter aircraft
• 8+ years military flying experience
• Current F/A‑18 NATOPS or equivalent qualification
• Compliance with CNAF‑M3710.7 standards incl. recurrent swim physiology & hypoxia training
• Pilot wings from US Navy/MC/USAF approved program
• Completion of a US Navy/Marine Corps/USAF high‑performance fighter certification program

Responsibilities

• Provide flight, simulator, and academic instruction to Kuwait Air Force pilots in F/A‑18E/F Block III Super Hornet aircraft
• Conduct familiarization, qualification, upgrade, standardization, flight and ground instruction for courses from CAT I to advanced training
• Maintain aircrew training materials and courseware
• Assist customer training staff with instructional philosophy, syllabi, evaluation criteria, and training standards
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for courseware maintenance support
• Assist in building aircraft, employment, and weapons briefings for continuation training
• Establish qualifications and training standards
• Interface with customer on scheduling and availability of pilot and ground training staff
• Provide site manager with sortie and simulator completion metrics monthly
• Role requires 100% onsite work at Ahmed Al‑Jaber Air Base, Kuwait; possible US training; active Secret clearance

Skills

PIC hours F/A-18

Military flying exp

NATOPS qualification

CNAF standards

Flight wings

F/A-18 cert program

Job description

F/A-18 Senior Instructor Pilot Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations

The Boeing Company is seeking a F/A-18 Senior Instructor Pilot to support Boeing Global Services in Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. This role will provide Contractor Instructor Services to the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) as part of a Foreign Military Sales contract. The Primary training site is at Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, while travel may be required to include, but not limited to, attending NATOPS and safety‑related conferences on behalf of the customer. This is a Long‑Term Assignment to Ahmed Al‑Jaber Air Base, Kuwait for up to 5 years. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides flight, simulator, and academic instruction to KAF pilots in customer‑owned F/A‑18E/F Block III Super Hornet aircraft
• Conducts familiarization, qualification, upgrade, standardization, flight, and ground instruction in support of customer courses ranging from CAT I to advanced training, including air‑to‑air gunnery, air‑to‑ground strike, day/night in‑flight refueling, and day/night low‑level training
• Maintains aircrew training materials and courseware
• Assists the customer operations and training staff in development of aircrew instructional philosophy, syllabi, evaluation criteria, and approaches for standardizing training materials, delivery, and training standards
• Performs as Subject Matter Expert for courseware maintenance support
• Assists the KAF in building aircraft, employment, and weapons briefings to support KAF continuation training
• Establishes qualifications and training standards
• Job requires completion of appropriate KAF F/A‑18 Block III differences training or transition in the aircraft
• Act as a liaison between Boeing and Boeing subcontractor personnel on administrative matters related to tasks ranging from residency and immigration actions to Base access
• Interface with the end customer (Kuwait Air Force) on pilot and ground training specialist scheduling and availability and communicate time‑sensitive information across the in‑country F‑18 Contractor Instructional Services team
• Provide the site manager with sortie and simulator completion metrics and status of qualifications on a monthly basis
• This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on‑site at Ahmed Al‑Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. There may be additional U.S.-based training in advance of international relocation to Kuwait. This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 800 hours+ Pilot‑In‑Command and/or Instructor Pilot time in the F/A‑18 aircraft or equivalent fighter aircraft
• 8+ years of military flying experience
• Current F/A‑18 NATOPS or equivalent qualification
• Compliance with CNAF-M3710.7 standards, including required recurrent swim physiology and hypoxia training, and meeting F/A‑18 anthropometric requirements for ejection‑seat aircraft
• Pilot wings attained through a U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or U.S. Air Force approved undergraduate pilot training program
• Completion of a U.S. Navy, Marine Corps or U.S. Air Force high‑performance fighter certification program

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• A combination of F/A‑18C and F/A‑18E/F Super Hornet experience or equivalent
• F/A‑18 Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor Pilot or equivalent
• F/A‑18 Division Lead or equivalent
• Top Gun Weapons and Tactics Instructor or equivalent
• Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System Instructor or equivalent

Long‑Term Assignment Details

• Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country
• Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable
• Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country
• Contingent Upon Quota Availability: This position is contingent upon the release of an immigration quota by the Kuwait Ministry of the Interior
• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) process
• Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $239,700- $324,300

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position

Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position

Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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