(Part-Time): Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About the role

Hoplite Group is seeking a Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a U.S. Government building capacity effort with a partner nation, focused on combat aviation operations, operational analysis, training, and sustainment planning.

Location

Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) to selected partner nation 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.

Required Qualifications

• Retire O-6 with experience commanding at the Squadron, Group, or Wing level.
• Experience as an F-16, F-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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