F-35/5th Generation Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Core
Design and deliver Canada's Future Fighter Lead-In Training (FFLIT) program for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) using the Leonardo M-346 platform.
Role type
Senior Subject Matter Expert (Training Development & Operational Design)
Builds
Classroom, simulator, and flying training curricula for F-35/5th Gen fighter pilots
Domain
Military aviation training / Defense / Simulation
Required skills
F-35 or 5th Gen fighter pilot operations, Instructor pilot experience, Curriculum development, Instructional systems design, Simulator-based training, Operational concepts integration, Stakeholder engagement, Security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Former F-35 Instructor Pilot, RCAF fighter training experience, M-346 or FLIT experience, GBTS development, Operational policy development, Bilingualism (English/French)
Technologies
Leonardo M-346, Ground-Based Training Systems (GBTS), Synthetic training environments
Responsibilities
Design and validate training curricula for classroom and simulator environments, Review and validate courseware for accuracy and alignment with RCAF objectives, Advise on integration of F-35 operational concepts into training ecosystem, Support acceptance testing of training devices and courseware, Develop concepts of operations and training center procedures, Collaborate with military stakeholders and program leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership experience