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Cherry Point, NC · On-site

... Air Support pilot for US Navy, Marine Corps and USAF aircrew, JTAC, surface fleet, large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training. • Maintain FAA instrument currency, Second ...

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An Air Intercept Controller (AIC) is responsible for guiding military aircraft during tactical operations, including air-to-air intercepts and engagements. They use radar and communication systems to provide real-time information, ensuring pilots have situational awareness and positioning advantages. AICs work closely with fighter pilots, surveillance teams, and command centers to coordinate missions effectively. Their role is critical for air defense, combat operations, and training exercises.

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On a typical day, Air Intercept Controllers are responsible for monitoring radar displays, coordinating with pilots and other command personnel, and providing precise instructions to guide aircraft during interception missions or training exercises. The role often requires rapid decision-making, constant communication with both air and ground units, and the ability to quickly adapt to evolving airspace situations. Teamwork is key, as you’ll closely collaborate with other controllers, intelligence personnel, and aircrew to ensure mission objectives are safely and efficiently achieved. This dynamic environment allows you to regularly refine technical skills while contributing to national defense and airspace security.

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To thrive as an Air Intercept Controller, you need a solid understanding of radar operations, air defense tactics, and usually must complete specialized military training or certification. Familiarity with command and control (C2) systems, secure communications equipment, and real-time tracking software is essential. Strong decision-making skills, situational awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are highly valued in this role. These competencies are critical for directing aircraft during live intercept missions, ensuring mission success, and maintaining operational safety.

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F-35 CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR PILOT - CHERRY POINT, NC

DELAWARE RESOURCE GROUP OF OKLAHOMA LLC

Cherry Point, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Description

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Contract Instructor Pilots (CIPs) report to the Lead Instructor. They will be fully qualified to meet the applicable requirements and will instruct academics and in aircrew training devices. CIPs will be the focal point for technical content of applicable courseware for courseware development and revisions. Their in-depth knowledge of Joint Technical Data (JTD), service publications, and aircraft systems will allow them to provide accurate and consistent lesson content across a broad spectrum of training materials. Their understanding of syllabus flow and lesson content will help streamline training delivered to formal course students.

Contract Instructor Pilots will:

  • Conduct quality academic instruction that covers applicable formal course syllabi and instruction guide requirements
  • Conduct quality aircrew training device instruction, accomplish applicable syllabus, and mission guide requirements, and adhere to published Training and Readiness standards
  • Maintain weapons system expertise
  • Prepare classrooms or briefing rooms for instruction before the scheduled lesson or aircrew training device mission
  • Clean-up classrooms or briefing rooms, returning them to the pre-class or pre-mission condition
  • Evaluate and record student academic training, aircrew training device performance, and verbally debrief all errors committed
  • Conduct remedial student academic or aircrew training device instruction when required
  • Coordinate recommended corrective action and remedial training with the Lead Instructor and active-duty supervisors
  • Conduct student academic evaluations IAW applicable syllabi and correct to 100% by reviewing incorrect responses with students
  • Monitor courseware currency in applicable academic and trainer areas of responsibility and submit recommended revisions to the Lead Instructor
  • Support lesson plan and mission guide revision efforts
  • Support aircrew training device scenario design and programming efforts when directed by the Lead Instructor
  • Review test analysis and critique summaries to identify instruction and testing that requires revision and make recommended revisions
  • Coordinate lesson revision inputs with the Lead Instructor, other CIPs, and Courseware subcontractors, if required
  • Review monthly/quarterly flying literature, safety reports and Service publications for updated information to be incorporated into training materials
  • Participate in Human Factors Board (HFB), Aircraft Mishap Board (AMB), and Field Flight Performance Board (FFPB) proceedings as directed by the Training Operations Manager
  • Perform related additional duties as assigned by the Site Director or Training Operations Manager
  • Meet suspense dates for applicable new lessons and lesson revisions
  • Be available for student assistance, questions, and aircrew training device missions when not scheduled for formal academic instruction, aircrew training device instruction, or courseware development and revisions
  • Provide all levels of instructor operating station missions including, but not limited to, Forward Air Controller, Airborne Intercept Controller, Air Traffic Control, and threat simulation

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

This position is located at a facility that will require special access clearance

  • Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 6 years.
  • Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access
  • Candidates must have a final/transferable DoD Secret security clearance
  • Must be a US citizen

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12 years or more of professional experience; or 10 years of professional experience with a related master's degree

Requirements

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must meet the following basic requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of 1,000 hours experience in fourth and/or fifth generation fighter aircraft as a pilot (F-22, F-18, F-16, F-15, A-10).
  • Must have experience as a Military Instructor Pilot (IP) and multi-ship flight lead in tactical fighter aircraft.
  • Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
  • Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements.
  • Strong, proven verbal communication skills.
  • Proven successful experience with instructional products and services, evaluating pilot training and leading pilot students.
  • Basic MS Office suite skills.

DESIRED SKILLS

  • Experience with F-35 program highly desired.
  • Experience with F-35 pilot training curriculum.
  • 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.
  • U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) Graduate.
  • Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Graduate.
  • Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC).
  • Standardization/Evaluation Flight Examiner (SEFE); NATOPS Evaluator experience.

Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC ("DRG") is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. DRG provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act

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