Instructor Pilot | Fighter Ops | SME | CIP | Nellis AFB

Lockheed Martin; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada seeks a Fighter Operations Expert to train pilots across fourth-, fifth-, and future-generation programs using classroom and simulator-based instruction. You will serve as the subject matter expert for pilot training courseware updates and advise on improvements in tactics and future training needs.

You will prepare lesson plans, develop training materials, and ensure course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with recent investigation
• DoD Top Secret/SCI access and SAP/SAR access
• 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 12 years with a Master's, or 19 years with equivalent experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Flexible schedule to support customer requirements
• On-site work only; morning and evening shifts may be required

Responsibilities

• Provide fighter training to pilots using simulators and ground school
• Prepare lesson plans and training materials; ensure course standards and objectives are met
• Evaluate student performance and maintain training records
• Operate PIAB, JIAB, XR training devices in wingman/adversarial roles
• Collaborate with Lockheed Martin training team to meet objectives
• Contribute to development of future Joint Simulation Environment concepts

Skills

4th Gen fighter experience

Clearance handling

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Standard Job Description

THIS POSITION IS SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

We are seeking a highly experienced Fighter Operations Expert to join our team at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The role involves providing fourth, fifth, and future generation fighter training to pilots through both academic and simulator-based instruction, ensuring adherence to the approved pilot training syllabus. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team to achieve training objectives.

This candidate will provide fourth, fifth, and future generation fighter training using current and future pilot training devices and simulators. Serve as the subject matter expert for pilot training courseware updates and advise leadership on improvements in tactics and future training needs. Instruct pilots in flight procedures and techniques during academic courses and flight training sessions. Prepare lesson plans, develop training materials, and ensure course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student. Evaluate and monitor student performance, maintaining training records, and assisting in schedule preparation. Pilot non-weapon system approved simulator devices (PIAB, JIAB, XR training device) using established fighter tactics as a wingman or in adversarial roles. Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed. Collaborate on the development of future Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) training concepts. Provide expertise on applicable fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures to meet customer-established training objectives.

Augment training objectives and operations at other operational/training sites as needed. Receive training to operate generic devices using fighter tactics in accordance with 3-1 expertise.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance is a required for this position.

The selected applicant selected may be required to work rotating shifts, and work more than 40 hours per week.

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Who Are You

You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

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Instructs pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight training. Prepares lesson plans. Acts as a subject matter expert by applying advanced technical concepts in the area of aviation and provides assistance in creation of training material. Assists in the preparation of schedules, maintenance of training records and ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student. Evaluates and monitors students performance. This position is typically represented by an experienced pilot.

Basic Qualifications

• A current active or previously held Top Secret level clearance with an investigation completed within the last 5 years is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI access and relevant Special Access Program (SAP) / Special Access Requirement (SAR) access
• 4th Generation fighter experience within the last 6 years
• Must have 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 12 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent education with 19 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule to support customer requirements.
• Work Environment: This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. The ability to work morning and evening shifts to accommodate flexible schedule training operations is necessary.
• Physical Requirements: Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

Desired Skills

• An active or current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is preferred.
• Current experience working with DoD programs, specifically 5th-generation fighter experience and tactics, is desirable.
• Experience with fifth-generation aircraft and systems is desired.
• Current or previous experience as an Instructor Pilot or Flight Evaluator is preferred.
• Being a graduate of the Weapons School is desirable.
• Experience in the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) is preferred.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00

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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.