(Part-Time): Aviation Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Opportunity (Part-Time): Aviation Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) - building capacity on a USG contract, supporting a partner nation. Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking an Aviation Logistics SME to support a U.S. Government building partner capacity effort focused on aviation logistics modernization, maintenance operations, supply chain management, and fleet sustainment. Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) in 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 aviation logistics and maintenance modernization efforts focused on supply chain management, fleet sustainment, readiness reporting, and maintenance operations. Required Qualifications:
- Retired senior military officer (O-5/O-6) with demonstrated aviation logistics leadership experience.
- 20+ years of experience in aviation logistics.
- Experience with supply chain management, distribution management, and obsolescence management.
- Experience with life cycle management, readiness reporting, and resource management programs.
- Experience supporting maintenance operations and fleet management programs.
- Experience with logistics planning and doctrine development.
- Extensive experience coordinating with allies and partners.
- Data analytics experience.
- Experience supporting logistics efforts at USAF Air Combat Command.
- Experience supporting multinational or coalition operations.
- Active US Secret Security clearance.