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Senior Aircrew Training Specialist (Aircrew Training)

Boeing, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL, United States


Position Overview Boeing Global Services (BGS) invites a Senior F‑22 Pilot Training consultant to contribute to the development and enhancement of the F‑22 Pilot Training Simulator. The role involves collaborating with software engineers and test teams to validate and improve simulator systems, shaping training programs that impact national defense readiness.

Position Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in F‑22 aircraft general systems, avionics systems, and weapons systems

SME in F‑22 trainer operation

SME in F‑22 Modernization; requires travel to modernization meetings

Knowledgeable in F‑22 JMPS mission planning programming

Knowledgeable of F‑22 training requirements/syllabus

Respond to user write‑ups or questions regarding simulator behaviors

Determine if flagged simulator behaviors are due to hardware, software, JMPS MDL, or operator error

Explain or demonstrate specific trainer functionalities to simulation instructors, as required

Support Boeing CLS simulator technicians when maintenance requires pilot verification

Submit Training System Change Requests to Boeing engineers for user‑desired software fixes and enhancements

Explain faulty simulation behaviors to Boeing engineers, as required

Install and test monthly engineering builds, providing feedback to Boeing engineers

Provide Boeing with Tyndall feedback and case‑by‑case priorities for software changes in the upcoming release

Answer questions and demonstrate fixes/enhancements to F‑22 Academic Sim Building (ASB) personnel

Coordinate with Tyndall ASB scheduling for OST and UAT test events

Maintain appropriate security clearances as required by Boeing and the USAF

Adhere to site security and access control procedures in accordance with Boeing and customer requirements

Ensure proper handling and sanitization of classified media and training materials in compliance with Boeing and customer security protocols

Implement and support Boeing initiatives, programs, and policies to maintain training excellence and compliance

Collaborate closely with Boeing training teams and customer representatives at dedicated training sites to meet training objectives

Maintain flexibility to perform additional duties and related responsibilities as assigned to support Boeing’s training mission

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of 4th and/or 5th generation Fighter Pilot/WSO experience

Demonstrated expertise in pilot training, tactics development, and evaluation of training effectiveness

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across multiple functional areas and diverse personnel, specifically simulator instructor pilots and software engineers

Domestic travel up to 10%–20% of the time (based on contractual requirements)

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years of F‑22 pilot training experience

2+ years of F‑22 Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) experience

An engineering degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience combined with specialized training and professional experience aligned with software development

Security Clearance This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. Citizenship. (An active clearance in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Pay & Benefits

Summary pay range: $139,400 – $188,600

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid or unpaid time away from work.

Pay is based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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