Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) - Light Aircraft Aviator - Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Found Nov 13 · Last collected Nov 13
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Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) - Light Aircraft Aviator - Subject Matter Expert (SME) United States Part Time Senior Manager/Supervisor Share Opportunity (Part-Time): Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) – Light Aircraft Aviator - Subject Matter Expert (SME) Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group seeks a former U.S. military fixed-wing aviator (O-4 to O-6) experienced in airborne ISR, aviation readiness, and sustainment. Support partner-nation aviation capability development in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Location: Remote (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS).
Level of Effort: (Part-Time) Non-Travel Months: 20–30 remote hours/month OCONUS Engagement Months: 80–100 hours/month Travel: Quarterly OCONUS; initial travel anticipated January 2027 Availability: December 2026 Objective: Strengthen partner-nation airborne ISR employment, mission planning, aircraft readiness, and sustainable operations. Advisor Responsibilities: Advise on airborne ISR integration and operational employment. Refine aviation/ISR concepts, mission planning, procedures, and aircraft/sensor integration.
Advise on aircraft readiness, maintenance, logistics, training, safety, and sustainment. Identify aviation capability and readiness gaps; recommend practical solutions. Align mission needs with aircraft, sensors, personnel, training, and resources.
Coordinate aviation advice with the team and partner stakeholders on ISR and border security.
Required Qualifications
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Former U.S. military fixed-wing aviator with operational experience flying U-28A, C-208, or other small/light-wing ISR aircraft. Extensive experience in mission planning and sensor integration, at the Squadron, Group, Wing level.
Experience identifying aviation capability gaps and implementing practical improvements. Experience advising senior leaders and collaborating with operators, maintainers, and planners. Cultural sensitivity, flexibility, and discretion in partner-nation settings.
Desired Qualifications: Aviation readiness and sustainment experience with thorough understanding of maintenance, logistics, training, and safety considerations. Headquarters staff experience in operations/planning. Partner-nation aviation, security cooperation, or Institutional Capacity Building experience.
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