Air Domain Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Rotary-Wing (RW) Close Air Support (CAS) Pilot

Hoplite Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Rotary-Wing Close Air Support Pilot to support partner nations in enhancing their Air/Ground Integration capabilities. This role involves both remote support and potential in-country engagements, focusing on validating and refining operational plans. Candidates should possess extensive experience in air to ground operations, hold necessary certifications, and have a current Department of Defense Secret Clearance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to international defense efforts while leveraging your expertise in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Retired RW CAS pilots preferred with extensive air to ground integration experience.
• Must have Joint Terminal Attack Controller certification and Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist partner nations in validating and refining Air/Ground Integration plans.
• Review JTAC/TACP course curriculum for operational success.

Skills

Air to Ground Integration Operations

Joint Targeting Processes

Forward Air Controller Certification

Joint Terminal Attack Controller Certification

Experience in CAOC

AFRICOM Experience

Education

Military Pilot Training

Tools

AH-64

MH-60 DAP

AH-6

AH-1

Job description

Opportunity (Part-Time): Air Domain Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Rotary-Wing (RW) Close Air Support (CAS) Pilot

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a RW CAS pilot to assist a partner nation in validating, supporting, and refining the implementation of holistic Air/Ground Integration plans. Selected candidates will also review JTAC/TACP course curriculum to ensure successful execution of operations.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements in a partner nation (PN).

Level of Effort: (Part Time) - Support in building partner capacity (remote and in-country)

• Non-travel months: 40 hours/month
• Quarterly travel engagement months: 90-100 hours/month (inclusive of pre-trip planning, travel, post-trip reports).
• Potential for one extended 6-week trip to partner nation and geographic combatant command headquarters, on an annual basis.

Availability: Immediate opening

Requirements:

• Preferred retired (CW-4/CW-5/O-4/O-5/O-6) RW CAS pilots, with extensive experience in air to ground integration operations.
• AH-64, MH-60 DAP, AH-6, or AH-1 experience required.
• Forward Air Controller or Joint Terminal Attack Controller certification required.
• Knowledgeable in Joint Targeting processes required.
• Experience working in a Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) desired.
• AFRICOM experience desired.
• Department of Defense current/active Secret Clearance a must.