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

Opportunity (Part-Time): Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) - building capacity on a USG contract, supporting a partner nation . 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. Availability: Immediate 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.