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