F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP)
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented professional to support USMC F-35B and F-35C squadrons at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, CA. This casual part-time position requires on-site presence at the MCAS Miramar, CA Pilot Training Center. The successful candidate will function as a F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) providing instruction using the Full Mission Simulators (FMS) and F-35 system and tactical lectures in the classroom.
The responsibilities include :
- Flying the F-35 simulator, leading students with the proficiency of a two and four ship flight lead in all syllabus events.
- Instructing academic training utilizing Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and / or Interactive Courseware (ICW).
- Instructing students and delivering fleet training while operating the Instructor Operating Stations (IOS).
- Working closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin team and squadron training to fulfill F-35 training objectives.
- Updating briefs and tactical lectures using the MS Office suite.
- Creating new training events when directed.
- Performing all additional tasks as directed to support training.
- Being willing to travel to include F-35 Enterprise training location CONUS / OCONUS for extended periods depending on operational needs.
Basic qualifications include :
In-depth knowledge as a pilot of fourth and / or fifth generation aircraft systems and achieved two ship lead military certification.Operational experience with advanced sensor systems.Prior experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training.Use of Microsoft Office products.Outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral & written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction.Active secret clearance with investigation or CV within 5 years and be able to qualify for access to Special Access Required (SAR) programs.Able to travel CONUS and OCONUS for up to an 89 day period of time.Desired skills include :
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.This position requires a government security clearance with the Secret level and investigation or CV within 5 years. The base range for this position in California is $99.00 - $99.00. Benefits offered include 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.