Instructor Pilot | Fighter Operations | Nellis AFB
25037.5010
Apply to this job RMS Until 9/23/2026 1000+ years exp First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026
Job description
• A current active Top Secret Level Clearance with an investigation completed within the last five years is required.
• Candidate must be able to maintain their Top Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Proven experience as a pilot, with advanced technical expertise in aviation.
• Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of fourth 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 should have a minimum of 1000 hours Fighter Flight Time in fourth and/or fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft.
• Strong instructional skills with the ability to prepare and deliver effective training programs.
• Candidate must have prior experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training and be familiar with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
• Experience with simulator devices and an understanding of fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with leadership and interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
• 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.
• Candidate must be able to maintain their Top Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Proven experience as a pilot, with advanced technical expertise in aviation.
• Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of fourth 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 should have a minimum of 1000 hours Fighter Flight Time in fourth and/or fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft.
• Strong instructional skills with the ability to prepare and deliver effective training programs.
• Candidate must have prior experience in delivering military pilot academics and simulator training and be familiar with current instructional techniques and delivery methods.
• Experience with simulator devices and an understanding of fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with leadership and interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
• 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.
About this role
Summary
Deliver aircraft operations training, develop tactics, and maintain security clearances.
Job title
Instructor Pilot | Fighter Operations | Nellis AFB
Experience level
senior level
Minimum experience
1000+ years exp
Industry
aerospace
Location requirements
On-site at Nellis AFB; remote not allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
pilot experienceTop Secret clearanceaviation expertisesensor systemsfighter aircraft
Preferred skills
training deliverysimulator operationteamworkleadershipMicrosoft Office
Specializations
fighter aircraftpilot trainingsensor systemsfighter tacticsaviation
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Nellis AFB, NV, USA
On-site City