Contract Instructor Pilot / F-35 / MCAS Miramar, CA

F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

This position is in support of the USMC F-35B and F-35C squadrons at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, CA. The successful candidate will function as a F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) on site at the MCAS Miramar, CA Pilot Training Center. The successful candidate will be required to :

• Fly the F-35 simulator, leading students with the proficiency of a two and four ship flight lead in all syllabus events.
• Instruct academic training utilizing Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and / or Interactive Courseware (ICW). Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all pilot training courseware updates.
• Instruct students and deliver fleet training while operating the Instructor Operating Stations (IOS).
• Update briefs and tactical lectures using the MS Office suite. Create new training events when directed. Perform all additional tasks as directed to support training.

Must be willing to travel, to include F-35 Enterprise training location CONUS / OCONUS for extended periods depending on operational needs and system upgrade training to the customer. Employment will be contingent on agreement and compliance with such requirements.

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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This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

The base range for this position in California is $99.00 - $99.00. Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.