4th & 5th Gen Subject Matter Experts

BGI, LLC

$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 500+ hours in multi-role fighter aircraft (e.g., F-16, F-15E, F/A-18, F-22, F-35)
  • Qualified in above aircraft within the last 5 years or as a contract instructor in the last 2 years
  • Preferred: 1000+ hours in multi-role fighter aircraft
  • Current F-35 pilot or recent qualified contract instructor
  • Completion of advanced tactical training (e.g., USAF Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Top Gun, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Ability to obtain and maintain USG secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pilot device testing for hardware/software integration and verification
  • Plan, execute, and debrief mission-based test missions
  • Provide SME input for trainer database testing for simulator sites
  • Support verification and validation missions as instructor operating station instructors
  • Conduct acceptance test procedures for FMS in production
  • Ensure accurate test result documentation and communication
  • Review requirements and provide input on new software developments

Benefits

  • Flexible full and part-time positions
  • Opportunity to work on advanced pilot training technologies
  • Professional development through local training in aircraft systems
  • Engagement in military operations and trainer validation
  • Potential for networking within the defense and aviation industry
Full Job Description
Job Title

4th & 5th Gen Subject Matter Experts

Location

Orlando, FL 32801 US (Primary)

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities

**MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN**

Position Summary

BGI is currently seeking full and part time SMEs to assist in the development of pilot trainer software, databases and hardware in Orlando FL., and hardware/software installation at military site locations receiving the 4th & 5th pilot training devices. SMEs must be experts in fighter tactics, flying operations and mission and vehicle systems. Pilots with experience in other aircraft platforms will receive local training in systems in order to conduct SME responsibilities. SMEs will use their knowledge of fighter operations, AF/ANG/NATOPs publications, and aircraft systems to provide consistent, accurate SME input during pilot device and database testing.

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct pilot device test in support of Hardware/Software Integration and Verification test

Plan, execute and debrief mission based test missions in support of pilot device Validation test

Provide pilot SME input in support of trainer database testing specific to individual simulator site locations

Support government verification and validation missions as instructor operating station instructors

Conduct production acceptance test procedures in support of in plant Full Mission Simulator (FMS) production hardware

Conduct production acceptance test procedures in support of on-site FMS production hardware

Provide accurate test results during debrief sessions and email correspondence to capture for test discrepancies

Review requirements and provide input for new software developments

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 500 hours in a multi-role fighter aircraft (F-16, F-15E, F/A-18, F-22, F-35 or comparable aircraft)

Must have been qualified in the above listed fighter aircraft within the last 5 years, or qualified as a contract instructor in the preceding two years

Preferred Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 1000 hours in a multi-role fighter aircraft (F-16, F-15E, F/A-18, F-22, F-35 or comparable aircraft)

Current and qualified F-35 pilot or qualified contract instructor pilot in the last year

USAF Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics graduate or Navy Top Gun graduate

Other Requirements:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a USG secret security clearance

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

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