THE WORK
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Position Assignment: F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot supporting Eielson AFB.
We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Instructor Pilot to join our team at Eielson AFB, Alaska. As a key member of our Lockheed Martin training team, you will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of F-35 pilots.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting upgrade training, readiness and continuation training for the military pilots in two operational F-35 squadrons. This will be achieved by executing approved pilot training syllabi for upgrade training, continuation tactical training, and situational emergency procedures training in the F-35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction to military pilots using the FMS focusing on emergency procedures, instrument procedures, tactics, and upgrade qualification training
- Operate the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) to deliver training and support pilot development
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for pilot training and tactics development, providing recommendations for courseware updates and improvements
- Collaborate with other members of the Lockheed Martin team at Eielson AFB to fulfill F-35 training and continuation training objectives
- Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of F-35 aircraft systems, procedures, and tactics to provide expert instruction and guidance
- Stay current with updates and changes to F-35 training programs, procedures, and policies
The job may require a flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on-site customer requirements.
Travel to support other sites CONUS and OCONUS may also be required.
F-35 Fast Facts
- Final Transferable Secret security clearance with last Periodic Reinvestigation within the last six years.
- Ability to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
- Candidate must have a minimum of 1000 hours fighter aircraft flight time in forth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft.
- Former military Instructor Pilot (IP) experience required.
- Prior experience in Military Pilot Academic and Simulator Training.
- Operational experience with advanced sensor systems (NVS, LANTIRN, Helmet Mounted Cuing, etc.)
- Familiarity with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
- In-depth knowledge of military publications and 4th and/or 5th generation aircraft systems.
- Candidate should have experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from various backgrounds and disciplines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, leadership traits, and communication abilities.
- Ability to organize and provide customer support.
- Willingness to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
- Current or demonstrated experience as a USAF/USN/USMC IP with multi-role fighter experience.
- Former Weapon School, Top Gun, or MAWTS graduate desired.
- Fifth generation Full Mission Simulator (FMS) experience as an operator and/or instructor.
- F-35 Instructor Pilot experience.
- Experience with F-35 pilot training curriculum.
- Familiarity with F-35 program requirements.
- F-35 system knowledge.
- F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience as an instructor.
- Familiarity with the F-35 ALIS program.
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, 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.
