Lockheed Martin | Instructor

F-35 Instructor Pilot - Tyndall AFB, FL

Lockheed Martin seeks an experienced Flight Instructor to deliver F-35 pilot training at Tyndall AFB, Florida. This role involves providing ground-based and simulator instruction through the Full Mission Simulator and/or Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer, supporting various training objectives including flight procedures, tactics, and qualification-maintenance training. The position requires acting as a subject matter expert for courseware and tactics development.

About the Role

• Provide instruction to military pilots utilizing the Full Mission Simulator and/or Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer.
• Focus on flight procedures, tactics, and qualification-level maintenance training.
• Operate the Instructor Operating Station and support pilot development.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for pilot training and tactics development.
• Recommend courseware updates and collaborate with the Lockheed Martin team to meet F-35 training objectives.
• Deliver ground-school and flight-training instruction.
• Prepare lesson plans and support training schedules and records.
• Evaluate student performance and ensure course standards are met.
• Maintain expertise in F-35 systems, procedures, and tactics.

Requirements

• A final transferable Secret security clearance with a recent periodic reinvestigation is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access is necessary.
• A minimum of 1000 hours of fighter flight time in fourth- and/or fifth-generation multi-role fighter aircraft is mandatory.
• Previous Instructor Pilot experience is required.
• Prior military pilot academic and simulator training experience is essential.
• Operational experience with advanced sensor systems such as NVS, LANTIRN, and helmet-mounted cueing is needed.
• Candidates must understand instructional techniques, military publications, and advanced aircraft systems.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to organize customer support.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Desired Qualifications

• Current or demonstrated USAF, USN, or USMC Instructor Pilot experience.
• Graduation from Weapon School, Top Gun, or MAWTS.
• Fifth-generation Full Mission Simulator experience.
• F-35 flight or Instructor Pilot experience.
• F-35 curriculum and systems knowledge.
• Familiarity with F-35 program requirements.
• Experience with the F-35 ALIS program.