VATS / Fighter Operations SME / J - neeo / Nellis AFB

VATS / Fighter Operations SME / J-NEEO / Nellis AFB

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Position Assignment: Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting J-NEEO at Nellis AFB. Lockheed Martin is seeking a Flight Simulation Trainer to serve as a Pilot and Subject Matter Expert (SME) as a member of the Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), NV. The individual's primary responsibility would be to operate the advanced fighter simulator console for training audiences to support the USAF Weapons School, operational test units, and deployed combat squadrons. The individual may also be tasked to provide subject matter expertise in mission planning, simulator academics, and operating debrief tools. This will require coordination with unit Weapons Officers/Instructor Pilots (IPs) to present a realistic air picture to achieve mission training objectives.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate simulation cockpits and/or consoles to represent realistic synthetic replication.
• Operate cockpit controls, including digital cockpit displays, stick and throttle, advanced sensor integration and fusion, as well as multi-aircraft formations and tactical employment.
• Serve as Mission Director on an as-needed basis.
• Operating the simulator console and debriefing system during and after missions.
• Providing subject matter expertise regarding adversary tactics.
• Supporting the development, coordination, and integration of JITTC-N events to maximize training.
• Orchestrating scenarios and constructive inputs for training events.
• Creating and modifying mission-planning materials and academics to ensure participants achieve maximum training.
• Providing advanced threat knowledge to help shape tactical training for participants.
• Reporting issues related to simulation software applications and providing basic troubleshooting support.
• May supervising small groups of personnel involved in JITTC operations.

A current active Top Secret Level Clearance with an investigation completed within the last five years is required. The selected applicant selected may be required to work rotating shifts, and work in excess of 40 hours per week.

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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. 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. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.