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

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

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 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. Remote work is not available. CIPs provide instruction using the Full Mission Simulators (FMS) and F-35 system and tactical lectures in the classroom. 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. Two and four ship simulator certifications will be granted by the USMC F-35 standardization instructors. CIPs will lead single, two and four ship events incrementally, i.e., as soon as they are certified.
• 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).
• The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin team, and squadron training to fulfill F-35 training objectives.
• 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.

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.

Current or demonstrated experience as an USAF / USN / USMC Instructor Pilot with multi-role fighter experience with two and four ship military qualifications.

Minimum of 1000 hours flight time in fourth and / or fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft.

F-35 flight experience.

TOPGUN, MAWTS or Weapon School graduate.

Fifth generation Full Mission Simulator (FMS) experience as an operator and / or instructor.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.