Job ID: 674503BR Date posted: Nov. 21, 2024 Program: F35 Training Operations and Sustainment
Description:WHO WE ARE

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WHAT WE'RE DOING

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THE WORK

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

This position is in support of USMC F-35B and F 35C squadrons at Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, CA.
The successful candidate will function as a F-35 Contract Instructor Pilot (CIP) on site at the MCAS Miramar, CA Pilot Training Center. Remote work is not available.

CIPs provide instruction using the Full Mission Simulators (FMS), Deployed Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT) and F35 system and tactical lectures in the classroom. The successful candidate will be required to:

1. Fly the F-35 simulator, leading students with the proficiency of a two and four ship flight lead in all syllabus events. Two and four ship simulator certifications will be granted by the USMC F-35 standardization instructors. CIPs will lead single, two and four ship events incrementally. I.e., as soon as they are certified. Note: The IUT workup for the approximately 84 simulator events and assigned lectures can take up to three years for applicants not previously qualified in the F-35.

2. Instruct academic training utilizing Electronic Mediated Lecture (EML) and/or Interactive Courseware (ICW). Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all pilot training courseware updates.

3. Instruct students and deliver fleet training while operating the Instructor Operating Stations (IOS).

4. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin team, and squadron training to fulfill F-35 training objectives.

5. Update briefs and tactical lectures using the MS Office suite. Create new training events when directed. Perform all additional tasks as directed to support training.

Must be willing to travel, to include F-35 Enterprise training location CONUS/OCONUS for extended periods depending on operational needs and system upgrade training to the customer.
Employment will be contingent on agreement and compliance with such requirements.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Candidate must have in-depth knowledge as a pilot of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft systems and achieved two ship lead military certification. Operational experience with advanced sensor systems such as Night Vision devices, EO/IR targeting systems, Helmet Mounted Cuing, and the latest air-to-surface and air-to-air weapons inventory.
• Candidate must have prior experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training and be familiar with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
• Candidate must have worked in an environment which required them to interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
• Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) is required.
• 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.
• Candidate must have active secret clearance with investigation or CV within 5 years and be able to qualify for access to Special Access Required (SAR) programs.
Desired Skills:
• Current or demonstrated experience as an USAF/USN/USMC Instructor Pilot with multi-role fighter experience with two and four ship military certifications.
• Candidate should have a minimum of 1000 hours Fighter flight Time in fourth and/or fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft.
• Former Weapon School, Top Gun, or MAWTS graduate desired.
• Fifth generation Full Mission Simulator (FMS) experience as an operator and/or instructor.
• F-35 flight experience is highly desired.
• Must be willing to travel CONUS and OCCONUS for up to an 89 day period of time
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

The base range for this position in California is $99.00 - $99.00.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First