Pilot Trainer Developer

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Pilot Trainer Developer (Level 4) to shape the next generation of aircrew proficiency through technology-driven instruction. You will design, develop, and deliver advanced aerospace training solutions and collaborate with engineers, test aircrew, and technicians to continuously improve training programs.

Travel up to 20% to deliver hands-on instruction and ensure safety, precision, and continuous improvement across aircraft and ground systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience developing, planning, and facilitating training.
• Experience instructing mission planning, execution, debriefing, communications and ground control operations.
• Secret Clearance required to start; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct creative training courses for existing and developmental systems.
• Provide training to customer personnel at various locations.
• Support aircrew by briefing and training test and production crews, and systems engineers.
• Collaborate with test aircrew, engineers, and technicians to design, implement, and evaluate training and technical publications.
• Integrate instructional-design trends into training aids like simulators and devices.

Skills

Instructional design

Multimedia development

Aerospace training ops

Public speaking

Training facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Flight simulators

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Pilot Trainer Developer (Level 4) for the Training Development Team which is responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously improving advanced aerospace training solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Pilot Trainer Developer (Level 4) you will be responsible for shaping the next generation of aircrew proficiency through innovative, technology‑driven instruction.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop and instruct highly creative training courses for existing and developmental systems.
• Provide all training to customer personnel at various locations.
• Support pilot, combat systems officer, and electronic warfare officer aircrew by briefing and training test and production crews, as well as systems engineers, on aircraft and ground‑system capabilities.
• Collaborate with test aircrew, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document training and technical publications.
• Integrate the latest instructional‑design trends into training aids such as flight simulators and part‑task training devices.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to work hard and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative technical professional with deep expertise in instructional design, multimedia development, and aerospace training operations. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, can translate complex system capabilities into clear, engaging learning experiences, and are comfortable traveling up to 20% to deliver hands‑on instruction. Your commitment to safety, precision, and continuous improvement makes you an ideal partner for pilots, engineers, and mission‑critical crews.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN –This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secretclearance to start.

Rated Aircrew Staff

Provide Flight Operations support as an aircraft Combat Systems Operator/Weapon Systems Operator/Electronic Warfare Operator (CSO/WSO/EWO), Navigator, or Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot. A Rated Aircrew Systems Operator will conduct planning for and execution of experimental, engineering, and production acceptance flight tests to ensure compliance with specifications, operational suitability and gathering of optimum test data to support customer requirements. May perform academic classroom training and aircraft ground and flight training for customer aircrew. Perform technical and mission planning, systems integration, real‑time troubleshooting, analysis, and evaluation of systems, and provide recommendations to improve Human Machine Interface of aircraft and ground station functionality. Provide avionics expertise and support to engineering, design developmental teams, training, customer support and marketing teams regarding aircrew interfaces.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Prior military Instructor/Evaluator Pilot or Combat Systems Officer or Naval Flight Officer or Electronic Warfare Officer experience employing tactical mission systems.
• Experience with developing, planning, and facilitating training.
• Experience with instructing mission planning, execution, debriefing, communications and ground control element operations.
• Secret Clearance required to start and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance per business requirements

Desired Skills

• Experience as a Formal Training Unit (FTU) or VAQ Fleet Replacement School (FRS) or Weapons School or Operational Test experience.
• Experience translating a wide application of tactical aviation technical principles, theories, and concepts into training operations.
• Familiarity with nascent training technologies and applications.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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, and 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.