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Posted May 31, 2026

(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.