Standard Job Description

We are seeking an experienced fighter pilot to serve as Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) supporting the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business area across various CONUS and OCONUS locations. In this role, you will deliver F-35 pilot training through academic instruction and simulator-based training, ensuring strict adherence to the approved syllabus. You will collaborate closely with the Lockheed Martin training team to achieve training objectives, primarily operating the F-35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and Instructor Operating Station (IOS).

Additional responsibilities include:

• Delivering academic training via Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and Interactive Courseware (ICW)
• Monitoring and evaluating student performance
• Maintaining training records and ensuring course standards and objectives are met
• Supporting tactics development and integration across functional teams
• Implementing Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed

Requirements:

• Secret-level security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment
• Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse functional areas and personnel
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi‑functional team environment
• Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Basic Qualifications

Candidate must meet the following basic requirements:

• Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.

• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

• Must have a minimum of 1000 hours experience in tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot.

• Must have experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.

• Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.

• Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements.

• Proven experience as a pilot, with advanced technical expertise in aviation.

• Strong instructional skills with the ability to prepare and deliver effective training programs.

• Experience with simulator devices and an understanding of fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with leadership and interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.

• Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits, strong oral & written communication abilities, solid ability to organize, and a high desire to provide customer satisfaction.

• Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is required

Desired Skills

• 1000 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot is highly desired, as well as experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) in tactical fighter aircraft.

• Past experience with F-35 pilot training curriculum.

• Familiarity with F-35 program requirements.

• F-35 system knowledge.

• F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience.

• Prior experience in delivering military pilot academic and simulator training in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft.

• Experience with advanced sensor systems such as NVS, LITENING/SNIPER, Helmet Mounted Cueing, and the latest weapons inventory.

• Formal Training Unit (FTU) or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot experience.

• Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC); Top Gun: Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) graduate.

• Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner (SEFE); NATOPS evaluator experience.

• Experience with training management systems (TMS), learning management systems (LMS), and electronic grade books