Lockheed Martin | Pilot

C-130J Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology. The organization is committed to innovation, engineering excellence, and delivering superior solutions to customers worldwide. We are currently seeking a dynamic C-130J Pilot Subject Matter Expert to join our team and contribute to the development of world-class training programs.

Role Overview

The C-130J Pilot SME plays a critical role in the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for C-130J aircrew. Working alongside instructors, Instructional Systems Design (ISD) personnel, and fellow experts, the incumbent will develop and implement highly effective training solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain curriculum, course materials, objectives, and syllabi for new and existing courses.
• Provide expert instruction on C-130J operations, courseware, and Instructor Operating Station (IOS) operations.
• Maintain and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of C-130J aircraft systems, including normal, emergency, and local area procedures.
• Design and instruct simulator profiles, including briefings, mission management, and debriefings.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and critique student performance, identifying learning gaps and prescribing remedial instruction.
• Deliver instrument, qualification, and mission training to initial and requalification students.
• Provide currency and refresher training for qualified C-130J crewmembers.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of flying experience, including at least five (5) years of military flying experience with a minimum of 200 hours as a flight instructor in the C-130J MDS.
• Citizenship/Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Prior experience with flight simulators.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional organizations.

Working Environment and Benefits

This is a full-time, remote telework position. Employees may be required to travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings. The role operates on a non-standard 40-hour work week as assigned by leadership.

Lockheed Martin offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, and educational assistance. We support a variety of alternate work schedules to provide employees with additional flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.