(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 (USG) building partner capacity effort focused on strengthening a partner nation's combat aviation capabilities through operational advising, analysis, training, and sustainment planning.

Location & Level of Effort

• Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) as part of a U.S. Government advising effort
• Non-travel months: Approximately 30–50 hours/month
• Travel months: Approximately 80–90 hours/month
• Initial travel anticipated: October 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