Part-Time): Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert; SME
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Government
Government Security, Government Administration, Government Agency
Opportunity (Part-Time):
Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Bottom Line Up Front:
Hoplite Group is seeking a Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a U.S. Government (USG) building partner capacity effort focused on strengthening a partner nation's combat aviation capabilities through operational advising, analysis, training, and sustainment planning.
Location:
Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) as part of a U.S. Government advising effort.
Level of Effort:
Non-travel months:
Approximately 30-50 hours/month. Travel months:
Approximately 80-90 hours/month. Initial travel anticipated December 2026
Availability:
Immediate Objective:
Support combat aviation capability development efforts through operational analysis, planning, training, and sustainment advisory support.
Required Qualifications:
- Retired O-6 with experience commanding at the Squadron, Group, or Wing level.
- Experience as an F-16, F/A-18, or F-35 pilot.
- Understanding of U.S. defense planning and strategy development.
- Experience with operational analysis, readiness reporting, and doctrine or CONOPS development.
- Experience supporting combat aircraft operations planning and strategy development.
- Experience evaluating operational plans and operational risk.
- Graduate of SAASS, SAMS, SAW, or similar advanced military planning program.
- Experience supporting aviation capability development or institutional capacity-building efforts.
- Active US Secret Security clearance.
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