Flight Instructor Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; North Dakota; On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin seeks a seasoned Enterprise F-35 Instructor Pilot to lead pilot training across the full mission simulator and instructor stations. You will deliver academic training using EML/ICW and serve as SME for updated courseware, supporting CONUS/OCONUS locations and customers.

The role requires 5+ years of fighter aviation experience, willingness to travel up to 25% and the ability to collaborate with the training team to meet F-35 training requirements.

Qualifications

• Current security investigation within 5 years from adjudication.
• Candidate must be able to attain and maintain SAP certification.
• 1000+ flight hours in fourth/fifth generation fighters.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and leadership; strong communication.
• Willing to support flexible work hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Instruct basic and tactical events per the approved training syllabus.
• Operate the Full Mission Simulator (FMSim) and Instructor Operating Stations.
• Deliver academic training using EML and ICW.
• Serve as SME for pilot training courseware updates.
• Collaborate with the Lockheed Martin training team and sites.

Skills

Security clearance

SAP certification

Flight time 1000h

Interpersonal skills

Willing to travel

Job description

Standard Job Description

The successful candidate will function as an Enterprise F-35 Instructor Pilot. The candidate will instruct basic and tactical events executing the approved customer training syllabus when piloting the Full Mission Simulator (FMSim). The candidate will operate the Instructor Operating Stations (IOS), instruct academic training utilizing Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and/or Interactive Courseware (ICW), and will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all pilot training courseware updates. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team, as well as CONUS/OCONUS sites and customers to fulfill F-35 training requirements.

Standard Job Description

The successful candidate will function as an Enterprise F-35 Instructor Pilot. The candidate will instruct basic and tactical events executing the approved customer training syllabus when piloting the Full Mission Simulator (FMSim). The candidate will operate the Instructor Operating Stations (IOS), instruct academic training utilizing Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and/or Interactive Courseware (ICW), and will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all pilot training courseware updates. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team, as well as CONUS/OCONUS sites and customers to fulfill F-35 training requirements. This position is in support of multiple F-35A Squadrons at Hill AFB, as well as additional F-35 training and operational sites. Must be willing to travel up to 25% in support of F-35 Enterprise CONUS/OCONUS locations depending on operational needs or to provide system upgrade training for the customer. Employment will be contingent on agreement and compliance with such requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Current security investigation within 5 years from adjudication.
• Candidate must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 1000 hours flight time in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft.
• Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral and written communication abilities, and a strong desire to provide outstanding support to the customer.
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule and to travel to support the customer.

Desired Skills

• Weapons School, Top Gun, or Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) program graduate with F-35A/B/C flight time within the past two years.
• Multi Tour FRS (Fleet Readiness Squadron) Instructor or FTU equivalent with tactical qualifications.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

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
• Long-Term Disability

• 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.