Job ID: 703495BR Date posted: Sep. 04, 2025
Description:WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

THE WORK

Position Assignment: F-35 Contractor Instructor Pilot (CIP) to be located at the Ghedi Air Base in Ghedi, Italy. This position will be responsible for the execution of F-35 training operations in support of the Italian Air Force.

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin Training Team and Italian Air Force to fulfill F-35 training objectives in Ghedi, Italy.

This position supports military pilots’ flight procedures in maintaining qualification level in the Pilot Training Device by executing approved pilot training syllabi, upgrade, and tactics training. CIP will provide pilot training using the F-35 Full Mission Simulator (FMS). The instructor will primarily operate Instructor Operating Station (IOS) and will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting pilot training and tactics development, as well as recommendations for courseware updates. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin team at dedicated training sites to fulfill F-35 training and continuation training objectives. The successful candidate will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies, as directed. Candidate must maintain a Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access. Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment. Additional duties and related responsibilities will be assigned as required.

Additional responsibilities:
• Provide academic training through Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and Interactive Courseware (ICW).
• The successful candidate will implement, and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed.
• Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures.
• Proven experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.
• Instructs pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight training. Prepares lesson plans.
• Assists in the preparation of schedules, maintenance of training records and ensures that course standards, training requirements, and objectives are met by each student.
• Evaluates and monitors students’ performance.

Relocation: Relocation and housing assistance is available.
Accompanied Status Available: Accompanied status means new hires may have qualifying dependents accompany them on their long-term overseas assignment.

The OCONUS Locale: Ghedi Air Base, located in the picturesque town of Ghedi, offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and personal enrichment. Discover the charming towns and villages of Lombardy, with their rich history, art, and architecture. Take advantage of easy access to major cities like Milan, Verona, and Lake Garda and experience a mild climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year.

F-35 Fast Facts
Basic Qualifications:
• Candidate must have active secret clearance and be able to qualify and hold a SAP clearance.
• Final clearance adjudication within the last five years.
• Candidate should have Fighter Pilot Flight Time in fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Candidate must have prior experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training and be familiar with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
• Proven experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.
• 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.
• Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is required.
Desired Skills:
• Previous experience as an F-35 Contractor Instructor Pilot (CIP) or F-35 Pilot Subject Matter (SME) experience.
• 1000+ hours Fighter Flight Time in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft.
• Previous experience with Italian Air Force customer.
• Previous Fighter experience including instructor experience.
• Familiarity with F-35 tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Familiarity with F-35 program requirements.
• Familiarity with the F-35 ALIS program.
• Familiarity with NATO and European theater, flight rules, procedures, and operations.
• Previous expatriate or overseas experience.
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
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First