F-16 Instructor Pilot - OCONUS

F-16 Instructor Pilot / Ground Advisor

International Assignments: OCONUS

Annualized Salary: $235,000 to $297,500

We are seeking experienced F-16 Instructor Pilots for multiple international assignments supporting foreign partner F-16 programs.

Qualified candidates may be considered for one of two opportunities:

• F-16 Instructor Pilot in Argentina
• F-16 Ground Advisor in Ukraine
  
  

These are highly specialized positions for former F-16 pilots with strong operational, instructional, evaluation, and leadership experience.

Opportunity Overview

Argentina F-16 Instructor Pilot

The Argentina assignment is a true flying instructor position.

The selected pilot will provide academic, simulator, and flying instruction to foreign partner F-16 pilots. The position supports pilot qualification, flight safety, standardization, mission readiness, and advanced upgrade training.

Ukraine F-16 Ground Advisor

The Ukraine assignment is a non-flying advisory position in a hazardous deployed environment.

The selected advisor will provide F-16 operational guidance, instruction, standardization, lessons learned, and program support to foreign partner pilots and leadership.

Both assignments require the credibility and judgment of an experienced F-16 Instructor Pilot.

Key Responsibilities

Depending On The Assignment, Responsibilities May Include

• Provide F-16 flying, simulator, academic, or ground advisory instruction
• Train and advise foreign partner F-16 pilots
• Support mission qualification and upgrade training
• Conduct mission planning, briefing, instruction, and debriefing
• Reinforce flight safety, standardization, and operational readiness
• Provide guidance on F-16 systems, tactics, procedures, and employment
• Evaluate pilot proficiency and identify training needs
• Support training program development and courseware
• Coordinate with program leadership, military partners, and support teams
• Maintain compliance with security, safety, and host nation requirements
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Previous qualification as an F-16 Instructor Pilot
• Recent F-16 operational or instructional experience
• Strong knowledge of F-16 aircraft systems and mission employment
• Significant fixed wing fighter pilot in command experience
• Experience conducting mission planning, briefing, instruction, and debriefing
• Ability to train and advise experienced military pilots
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• Valid U.S. passport
• Ability to support an international assignment
• Strong communication, judgment, leadership, and professionalism
  
  

Preferred Experience

• F-16 FTU Instructor Pilot
• F-16 Evaluator Pilot or Flight Examiner
• F-16 Weapons School background
• F-16 Aggressor experience
• Air Advisor experience
• Foreign Military Sales experience
• Foreign partner training experience
• Squadron Commander or Director of Operations experience
• Experience across multiple F-16 blocks
• Guard, Reserve, or retired USAF F-16 Instructor Pilot background
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

This Opportunity Offers

• Annualized salary ranging from $235,000 to $297,500
• Company paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Dependent coverage options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays or holiday credits
• Company coordinated international travel
• Company provided or coordinated housing
• Company provided or coordinated local transportation
• Per diem or assignment allowances
• Completion, retention, or travel incentives depending on assignment
• Rotational and longer term assignment options
  
  

Specific compensation, benefits, rotation, and incentive details depend on the selected assignment.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is intended for experienced former F-16 pilots with real operational and instructional credibility.

We Are Particularly Interested In Former

• F-16 Instructor Pilots
• FTU Instructor Pilots
• Evaluator Pilots
• Weapons Officers
• Aggressor Pilots
• Air Advisors
• Foreign partner trainers
• Squadron Commanders
• Directors of Operations
• Guard, Reserve, and retired USAF F-16 pilots
  
  

Commercial airline, civilian flight instruction, or experience on another fighter platform alone will not meet the requirements of this position.

Apply Today

Qualified F-16 pilots interested in supporting a high visibility international training or advisory program are encouraged to apply.

Please Include Detailed Information Regarding

• F-16 flight hours
• Instructor Pilot hours
• F-16 blocks flown
• Evaluator, FTU, Weapons School, Aggressor, Air Advisor, or command experience
• Foreign partner training experience
• Security clearance history
• Passport status
• International availability