Boeing Aerospace Operations | Instructor
Boeing Aerospace Operations is seeking a seasoned F/A-18 Senior Instructor Pilot to deliver comprehensive flight, simulator, and academic instruction to Kuwait Air Force pilots at Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. This long-term assignment will support F/A-18E/F Block III Super Hornet training.
About the Role
The F/A-18 Senior Instructor Pilot will provide essential flight, simulator, and academic instruction for Kuwait Air Force pilots operating F/A-18E/F Block III Super Hornet aircraft. Responsibilities encompass familiarization, qualification, upgrade, and standardization training, covering advanced areas such as air-to-air gunnery, air-to-ground strike, and in-flight refueling. The role also involves maintaining training materials, developing instructional strategies, and acting as a subject-matter expert for courseware. Additional duties include supporting aircraft and weapons briefings, establishing training standards, and coordinating with Boeing and subcontractor personnel on logistical matters. The position requires liaison with the Kuwait Air Force for scheduling and communication of critical information. Monthly reporting on sortie metrics and qualification status is also a key component. This is a 100% onsite position, with potential for US-based training prior to relocation to Kuwait and travel for specific conferences.
Requirements
- Minimum of 750 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) and/or Instructor Pilot (IP) time in the F/A-18 or an equivalent fighter aircraft.
- Current F/A-18 NATOPS qualification or equivalent.
- Compliance with CNAF-M 3710.7 standards, including recurrent swim physiology and hypoxia training.
- Meet F/A-18 anthropometric requirements for ejection-seat aircraft.
- Completion of appropriate KAF F/A-18 Block III differences training or transition in the aircraft.
- An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
- Ability to obtain a work visa for Kuwait.
- Must meet applicable cultural requirements.
- Satisfy all labor and immigration formalities.
- Pass the Company’s Conflict of Interest process.
- Employment is contingent upon immigration quota availability from the Kuwait Ministry of the Interior.
Preferred Qualifications
- Combined F/A-18C and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet experience.
- Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor Pilot or F/A-18 Division Lead experience.
- Top Gun Weapons and Tactics Instructor experience.
- Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System Instructor experience.
Benefits
Relocation and assignment benefits are provided for the international Kuwait assignment. Boeing offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which may include competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific program details vary by eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.