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

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 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. Originally posted on Himalayas