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

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Fighter Pilot 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.
• Initial travel anticipated July 2026.

Objective: Support combat aviation capability development efforts through operational analysis, planning, training, and sustainment advisory support.

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas