- Basic Qualifications:
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.
- Candidate must have a minimum of 1000 hours Fighter Flight Time in 4th/5th generation multi-role fighter aircraft.
- Must have experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
- 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.
- Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements.
- Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
- Former Instructor Pilot (IP) experience required.
- Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of forth and/or fifth generation aircraft systems, operational experience with advanced sensor systems such as Night Vision devices, EO/IR targeting systems, Helmet Mounted Cuing, and the latest air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons inventory.
- Candidate must have prior experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training and be familiar with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
- Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.
- Must be willing to travel CONUS and OCONUS for up to 89-day periods of time.
- Desired Skills:
Flight experience in the F-35 is highly desired.
- Experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) in tactical fighter aircraft.
- Experience with F-35 pilot training curriculum.
- Familiarity with F-35 program requirements.
- F-35 system knowledge.
- F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience.
- Familiarity with the F-35 ALIS program.
- Prior experience in delivering Military Pilot Academic and Simulator Training in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft.
- Experience with advanced systems such as NVS, targeting pods, datalinks, Helmet Mounted Cueing, and the latest weapons inventory.
- Graduate of formal military Academic Instructor Course (AIC).
- 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.
- Current USAF/USN/USMC IP with multi-role fighter experience.
- Former Weapon School, Top Gun, or MAWTS graduate desired.
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
The base rate for this position in California is $101.97.
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.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.