F-35 Flight Training Instructor Pilot/Operations Subject Matter Expert
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:This position is for the F-35 Flight Instructor Pilot/Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting F-35 enterprise contract training and training operations which may include new site activations/standup, engineering coordination, program management support and participation in daily operations activities. Candidate will interact with program leadership, contract training instructors/operators, simulation technicians, and overall training operations support functions. Participates and coordinates program activities to provide contract F-35 training across multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations. Candidate will also be expected to maintain certain levels of F-35 aircraft/training proficiencies based on program needs.
Acts as a subject matter expert by applying advanced technical concepts in the area of aviation and provides assistance in creation of training material.
Serves as a contract management interface with the customer for contract ground training, scheduling execution and quality. Ensures that the day-to-day training instruction and support functions comply with the contract and associated requirements documents. Assists with contract issue resolutions with the Program Management Office (PMO) and the prime contractor (LM Aero). Maintains communications with customer leadership and provides contract performance metrics as required. Acts as a training site liaison in support of the local program leadership as required. Plans for expected expansion of contract activities and assists with staffing proposals and position integrations. The successful candidate will implement, and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed.
This position is typically represented by an experienced pilot with a background in advanced 4th or 5th generation fighter aircraft.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Candidate must have a minimum of 1000 hours Fighter Flight Time in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft
- Former Instructor Pilot (IP). Candidate must have prior experience in delivering Military Pilot Academic and Simulator Training
- Candidate must have operational experience with advanced sensor systems such as NVS, LANTIRN, Helmet Mounted Cuing, and the latest weapons inventory
- Candidate must show evidence of demonstrated skills in managing and directing syllabus instruction to include supervising instructors and schedulers in a flight training environment
- Must have in-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of forth and/or fifth generation aircraft systems
- Candidate must have worked in an environment which required them to 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
- Candidate must have an active secret clearance with a background investigation completed within the past 5 years
- There is a >25 travel expectation for this role
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with F-35 program requirements
- Previous experience coordinating operations and contract requirements with geographically dispersed personnel
- Former USAF Weapon School, USN Top Gun or USMC MAWTS graduate
Security Clearance Statement: 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
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
- Familiarity with F-35 program requirements
- Previous experience coordinating operations and contract requirements with geographically dispersed personnel
- Former USAF Weapon School, USN Top Gun or USMC MAWTS graduate
Job Ident #:
60024970240
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