Remote Fighter Pilot SME: Advisory & Training Lead

Hoplite Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Hoplite Group seeks a Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a USG effort building partner aviation capabilities through operational advising, analysis, training, and sustainment planning. Location: Remote CONUS and forward engagements (OCONUS).

The role is part-time with variable hours and travel. Requires retired O-6 with fighter pilot experience (F-16/F-18/F-35), active US Secret clearance, and strong knowledge of defense planning, CONOPS, and aviation capability development.

Qualifications

• Retired O-6 with squadron/group/wing command experience.
• F-16, F/A-18, or F-35 pilot experience required.
• Strong understanding of US defense planning and strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational analysis, planning, training, and sustainment advisory support for combat aviation capability development.
• Assist in readiness reporting and CONOPS development.
• Assist in aviation capability development and institutional capacity-building efforts.

Skills

Fighter aircraft pilot

Operational analysis

Doctrine/CONOPS development

Strategic planning

Security clearance

Education

Graduate of SAASS/SAMS/SAW or similar

Job description

Hoplite Group seeks a Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a USG effort building partner aviation capabilities through operational advising, analysis, training, and sustainment planning. Location: Remote CONUS and forward engagements (OCONUS).

The role is part-time with variable hours and travel. Requires retired O-6 with fighter pilot experience (F-16/F-18/F-35), active US Secret clearance, and strong knowledge of defense planning, CONOPS, and aviation capability development.