Fighter Pilot
Role details
Skills the posting asks for
- military aviation tactics
- mission planning
- weapons systems expertise
- combat operations assessment
- tactical decision-making
- rules of engagement knowledge
- clear written communication
- operational mission experience
- attention to detail
- analytical reasoning
About the Role
micro1 is seeking current or former military Fighter Pilots and Weapons Systems Officers (WSOs) to contribute to an AI development project focused on military operations and decision-making. You'll use your operational experience to evaluate AI-generated military scenarios, assess tactical accuracy, and provide expert feedback to improve AI reasoning and reliability.
Scope of Work
- Evaluate AI-generated scenarios involving fighter aviation, combat operations, and tactical decision-making.
- Assess the accuracy and realism of mission planning, air-to-air and air-to-ground operations, and weapons employment.
- Review AI responses for operational accuracy, sound reasoning, and alignment with military procedures and Rules of Engagement.
- Provide clear written feedback based on real-world operational experience.
Qualifications
- Current or former military Fighter Pilot or Weapons Systems Officer, ideally with experience on F-16, F/A-18, F-15, F-35, A-10, or comparable aircraft.
- Strong knowledge of military aviation tactics, mission planning, and weapons systems.
- Experience in operational missions, tactical training, or combat deployments.
- Ability to communicate complex military concepts clearly in writing.
- Experience as a Weapons School graduate, instructor pilot, or combat mission leader is a plus.
Learn More About Our Government & Defense Work
At micro1, we work with government and defense experts to evaluate how advanced AI models perform on real-world tasks.
Our MissionReport benchmark assesses AI-generated military and government reports, highlighting the importance of expert judgment, accuracy, and operational understanding.
Learn more: https://www.micro1.ai/benchmark/mission-report
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