Key Facts

Remote From:

Part time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Lifecycle Management Aviation Aviation Logistics Aviation Obsolescence Management Warehouse Management Operational Planning Policy Development Inventory Management +4 more

Other Skills

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Collaboration
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Communication
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Leadership
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Adaptability
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Teamwork

Roles & Responsibilities

Senior aviation logistics professional with extensive U.S. military aviation operations experience, readiness reporting, policy development, lifecycle management, and sustainment of major end systems; retired senior officer (O-5/O-6 preferred).
Expert in aviation logistics support processes including Aviation Support Division operations, Rotatable/Velocity Pool Repairable management, and maintenance/supply logistics coordination.
Experience in Aviation Organizational and Intermediate Level Maintenance operations, with development, expansion, and sustainment of aviation maintenance capabilities; strong safety and quality management program expertise.
Understanding of international aviation quality standards (AS9110 or equivalent), obsolescence management, warehousing, COSIS, and extensive collaboration with Allies/Partner Nations; active Secret Clearance.

Requirements:

Provide advisory support for aviation logistics modernization, maintenance operations, and quality management program development for partner nation air forces.
Assist in reestablishing and strengthening aviation quality management and maintenance programs, including readiness reporting and lifecycle management guidance.
Coordinate across CONUS/OCONUS engagements, including recurring forward engagements and multiple short-term deployments, in collaboration with U.S. Government and Allied/National partners.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements; align efforts with international standards (AS9110) and support Geographic Combatant Command planning and advisory activities.

Job description

Opportunity (Part-Time): Aviation Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced Aviation Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a long-term U.S. Government advisory effort focused on aviation logistics modernization, maintenance operations, and quality management program development in support of partner nation air force operations.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and recurring forward engagements (OCONUS) within the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) as part of a U.S. Government team.

Level of Effort:

Multiple OCONUS engagements annually, typically one week in duration.
Approximately 6–8 forward engagements per year.
Recurring virtual engagements conducted throughout the year in support of program objectives.
Part-time support aligned to operational and engagement requirements.

Availability: Immediate

Objective: To support aviation logistics modernization efforts through advisory support focused on reestablishing and strengthening aviation quality management and maintenance operations programs.

Required Qualifications:

Senior aviation logistics professional with extensive experience in U.S. military aviation logistics operations, readiness reporting, planning, policy development, lifecycle management, and sustainment of major end systems.
Retired senior military officer (O-5/O-6 preferred) with demonstrated aviation logistics leadership experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience with aviation logistics support processes and procedures, including Aviation Support Division operations, Rotatable/Velocity Pool Repairable management, and Maintenance/Supply logistics coordination.
Experience supporting Aviation Organizational and Intermediate Level Maintenance operations, including development, expansion, and sustainment of aviation maintenance capabilities.
Demonstrated experience with aviation Safety and Quality Management programs, associated policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements supporting aviation maintenance operations.
Understanding of international aviation quality standards and programs, including AS9110 or comparable frameworks.
Experience with Obsolescence Management, Warehouse Management, and Care of Stores in Stock (COSIS) programs.
Extensive experience coordinating and collaborating with Allies and Partner Nations in operational or advisory environments.
Experience supporting Geographic Combatant Command operations, planning, or advisory efforts.
Active Secret Clearance required.