Lockheed Martin | Test Pilot
Lockheed Martin is seeking a skilled Level 5 F-35 Test Pilot to join its Flight Operations team in Fort Worth, Texas. This role will initially focus on F-35 program support and may extend to Advanced Development Programs, supporting experimental, developmental, production, engineering, and customer demonstration flights. The position requires extensive flight-test leadership, subject-matter expertise in the F-35, and proficiency in test planning and execution.
About the Role
The F-35 Test Pilot will play a crucial role in Pilot Vehicle Interface development, requirements definition, and serving as a subject-matter expert for all F-35 related matters. Key responsibilities include comprehensive flight-test planning, development of run-cards, execution of tests, and detailed reporting. This position involves conducting a range of missions, including experimental, developmental, production, engineering flight-test, test-support, and customer-demonstration flights. The role also entails coordinating flight operations, approving cockpit configurations, and performing demonstration flights to showcase aircraft capabilities to customers and government officials.
Requirements
- Possession of a suitable FAA Commercial Pilot certificate for single-engine land and instrument airplane operations, or an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
- A current FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
- A minimum of 1,000 hours of first-pilot time in a tactical aircraft.
- Over 100 hours of F-35 flying experience.
- Graduation from a military or recognized Test Pilot School.
- A SECRET or higher security clearance.
- Willingness to travel.
- A valid U.S. passport.
- U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to facility access requirements.
- Desired skill: Comfort working with Communications and Public Relations in front of a camera.
Qualifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate (unrestricted or restricted).
- FAA Class I or II medical certificate.
- Military or recognized Test Pilot School graduate.
- SECRET or higher security clearance.