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F-35 CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR PILOT

Lemoore, CA · On-site

$75 - $90/hr

Supports military pilot training in the F-35 Full Mission Simulator and academic classroom ... Experience with F-35 program highly desired This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the ...

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc

UAS Pilot

Tampa, FL

$65K - $75K/yr

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. is a defense contractor dedicated to providing outstanding program ... The Full Time Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot will work under the direction of the Program ...

A2G

Chief Pilot

Titusville, FL · On-site

Maintain continuous compliance with FAA, DCMA, and military regulatory requirements. Personnel ... Coordinate with government agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Staff Pilot Test

Edwards, CA

$214K - $321K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

... contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment. * Must be willing to obtain and ... Military Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate * Experience in flight testing, with ability to work with ...

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc

UAS Pilot

Tampa, FL · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc. is a defense contractor dedicated to providing outstanding program ... The Full Time Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot will work under the direction of the Program ...

A2G

Chief Pilot

Titusville, FL · On-site

Maintain continuous compliance with FAA, DCMA, and military regulatory requirements. Personnel ... Coordinate with government agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Staff Pilot Test

Edwards, CA · On-site

$214K - $321K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • PTO

... contracting requirements, for the duration of your employment. * Must be willing to obtain and ... Military Test Pilot School (TPS) Graduate * Experience in flight testing, with ability to work with ...

i3

Research Pilot

Edwards, CA · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities A successful candidate will conduct full-time Pilot duties on a variety of NASA ... Formal military training in expected duties (with DD 214 annotating AFSC / MOS qualification) or ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Casper, WY

$76K - $94K/yr

Pilots must have flown in category for a commercial operator or in the military within the previous ... contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Integration Innovation, Inc.

Research Pilot

Edwards, CA · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsibilities A successful candidate will conduct full-time Pilot duties on a variety of NASA ... Formal military training in expected duties (with DD 214 annotating AFSC / MOS qualification) or ...

Caeus

Full Time EMB Phenom Instructor Pilot

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our instructor pilots strengthen safety and readiness by preparing military aviators for critical ... EVerify As a Federal Contractor, CAE participates in the EVerify Program to confirm employment ...

Integration Innovation, Inc.

Research Pilot

Edwards, CA

$170K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

A successful candidate will conduct full-time Pilot duties on a variety of NASA aircraft as ... Formal military training in expected duties (with DD 214 annotating AFSC / MOS qualification) or ...

CAE, Inc.

Full Time EMB Phenom Instructor Pilot

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our instructor pilots strengthen safety and readiness by preparing military aviators for critical ... E-Verify As a Federal Contractor, CAE participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm employment ...

Albers Aerospace

MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Pilot II

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$70 - $75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Adhere to specific military, civilian and ICAO flight rules to include compliance with FAA ... Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not ...

Gauss Management Research & Engineering

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Type Full-time Description JOB SUMMARY This position supports the AAFES for PR (ACC FCF) at ... Responsible for overall contractor safety and flight operations. * Designated as the local ...

Leidos

LUH-72A Lakota Instructor Pilot

Marana, AZ · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

As the prime contractor for ATSOS, Leidos delivers a full spectrum of aviation training ... Instructor Pilot experience with at least 250 military IP flight hours and/or 2 years of IP ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time military contractor pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Military Contractor PilotCommercial Airline Pilot
CredentialsMilitary or FAA pilot licenses, specialized contractor certificationsFAA pilot licenses, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
Work EnvironmentMilitary bases, remote locations, contracted military operationsCommercial airports, passenger cabins, airline hubs
Employer & IndustryPrivate military contractors, defense industryCommercial airlines, passenger transportation

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F-35 CONTRACT INSTRUCTOR PILOT

DRG

Lemoore, CA • On-site

$75 - $90/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Description:

Supports pilot training in the F-35 simulator and academic classroom. Acts as a subject matter expert by applying advanced technical concepts in the area of aviation and provides assistance in creation of training material. This position is typically represented by an experienced military USAF/USN/USMC Weapons Systems Officer in Strike Fighter aircraft (F-15E, F-18E/F/G). Supports military pilot training in the F-35 Full Mission Simulator and academic classroom environment. Contract Instructor will facilitate pilot training in the F-35 Full Mission Simulator using the Instructor Operating Station (IOS) and will be a subject matter expert (SME) on various aircraft systems in support of academic classroom training.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with 6-years of professional experience.
  • Final Transferable Secret Security Clearance
  • Current Security Clearance investigation within 6 years from the investigation close date and ability to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access
  • A Minimum of 750 hours Flight Time in USAF/USN/USMC Strike Fighter aircraft (e.g., F-15E, F-18/D/F/G)
  • In-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and / or fifth generation aircraft systems
  • Worked in an environment which required interaction with multiple functional area and personnel of a diverse nature
  • Use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent leadership traits and strong oral & written communication abilities.
  • Be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule
  • Ability to possibly participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements
  • The wage range for Contract Instructor Pilot is $75.00 - $90.00 Per Hour.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

  • Military simulator instructor experience
  • 1000 hours Flight time in USAF/USN/USMC Strike Fighter aircraft (e.g., F-15E, F-18/D/F/G)
  • Weapons school graduate
  • Proven successful experience with instructional products and services, evaluating pilot training and leading pilot students
  • Considered an expert, authority in discipline
  • Experience with F-35 program highly desired

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.