Flight Instruction Mgr / F-35 / Luke AFB, AZ at Lockheed Martin, Luke AFB, AZ

Flight Instruction Mgr / F-35 / Luke AFB, AZ at Lockheed Martin in Luke AFB, AZ. Full-time. $148,300 to $275,500 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

The F-35 Flight Instructor Manager leads and mentors a cadre of flight instructors and console operators, coordinating closely with Training Operations and other support sections to deliver world‑class pilot training at Luke Air Force Base for F-35 squadrons worldwide. This role is pivotal in ensuring that academic, simulated, and flight‑training objectives are met with the highest standards of efficiency and safety.
Key Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation or CV date within the last 5 years. Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Must be a current and qualified F-35 Flight Contractor Instructor Pilot (CIP) and be familiar with formal training unit operations and training.
Must have proven track record leading pilots.
Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
Must be willing to travel when needed to support F-35 enterprise training requirements.

Desired Skills

1000 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft as a pilot is highly desired.
Experience as a Contractor Instructor Pilot (CIP) or Advanced Contractor Instructor Pilot (ACIP) at Luke AFB is highly desired.
Experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) in tactical fighter aircraft.
Past experience with F-35 pilot training curriculum. Familiarity with F-35 program requirements.
F-35 system knowledge.
F-35 Full Mission Simulator experience.
Familiarity with the F-35 ALIS program.
Prior experience in delivering Military Pilot Academic and Simulator Training in fourth and/or fifth generation tactical fighter aircraft.
Experience with advanced sensor systems such as NVS, LANTIRN, Helmet Mounted Cuing, and the latest weapons inventory.
Graduate of formal military Academic Instructor Course (AIC). Formal Training Unit (FTU) or Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) Instructor Pilot experience.
Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC); Top Gun: Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) graduate. Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner (SEFE); NATOPS Evaluator experience. Experience with training management systems (TMS), learning management systems (LMS), and electronic grade books.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.