Flight Instructor Manager / F-35 / NAS Lemoore
25037.5010
Apply to this job RMS Until 9/4/2026 First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 6, 2026
Job description
Basic Qualifications :
• Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• 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.
• Position requires demonstrated leadership skills and extensive professional experience in managing operations personnel supporting customer mission readiness at dedicated training and operational installations.
• Must be a proven leader with management style aligned to LM core values and Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives.
• Must have experience in evaluating personnel's performance and in completing performance evaluations.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 1000 hours Fighter Flight Time in 4th/5th generation multi-role fighter aircraft.
• Former Instructor Pilot (IP) experience required.
• Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of forth and/or fifth generation aircraft systems, 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.
• Must have experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
• Experience with simulator devices and an understanding of fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Proven experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.
• Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 5 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• 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.
• Position requires demonstrated leadership skills and extensive professional experience in managing operations personnel supporting customer mission readiness at dedicated training and operational installations.
• Must be a proven leader with management style aligned to LM core values and Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives.
• Must have experience in evaluating personnel's performance and in completing performance evaluations.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 1000 hours Fighter Flight Time in 4th/5th generation multi-role fighter aircraft.
• Former Instructor Pilot (IP) experience required.
• Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of forth and/or fifth generation aircraft systems, 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.
• Must have experience as a multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
• Experience with simulator devices and an understanding of fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Proven experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
• Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is required.
About this role
Summary
Manage flight training operations, evaluate personnel, lead tactical fighter missions, and ensure readiness.
Job title
Flight Instructor Manager / F-35 / NAS Lemoore
Experience level
extensive professional experience
Industry
defense
Location requirements
Remote work not specified, likely on-site at NAS Lemoore
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
secret clearanceleadershipperformance evaluationfighter flight hoursInstructor Pilot
Preferred skills
aircraft systemssensor systemstacticssimulator trainingcross-functional teamwork
Specializations
fighter aircrafttrainingleadershipaircraft systemssimulator
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site