Fixed Wing or Rotary Wing Pilot / Forward Air Controller (FAC)
Opportunity (Part Time): Fixed Wing or Rotary Wing Pilot / Forward Air Controller (FAC)
Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking experienced former military fixed-wing or rotary-wing pilots (O-4 to O-6) with Forward Air Control (FAC) experience to support a U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) security cooperation initiative. The position will provide technical advisory support to partner-nation military forces, focusing on Air-to-Ground Integration (AGI), Close Air Support (CAS), Joint targeting, and the development of sustainable operational doctrine and training programs. Candidates must possess a current Secret security clearance.
Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) as part of a U.S. Government
advising effort.
Level of Effort: (Part Time)
- Non-Travel Months: Approximately 20–30 hours of remote monthly support
- OCONUS Engagement Months: Approximately 80–100 hours/month
- Travel: Anticipate quarterly OCONUS engagements
Objective: Support AFRICOM security cooperation initiatives by providing institutional and technical advisory assistance to partner-nation military forces. The effort focuses on strengthening AGI capabilities, improving counterterrorism operational readiness, and developing sustainable doctrine, procedures, and phased training plans to enhance operational effectiveness and long-term force readiness.
Advisor Responsibilities:
- Provide institutional and technical advisory support to partner-nation armed forces within the
AFRICOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) to improve AGI capabilities and operational readiness. - Review existing Capability-Based Assessments (CBAs) and Implementation Plans to identify
capability gaps, validate Lines of Effort, and recommend corrective actions. - Assess partner-nation progress in implementing AGI capability development initiatives and
associated operational requirements. - Review and assist in developing AGI doctrine, Standard Operating Procedures, and phased
training and sustainment plans. - Evaluate Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) certification requirements, qualification
standards, and training curricula to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements. - Advise on Close Air Support (CAS), Joint targeting, and air-to-ground coordination procedures to
improve counterterrorism operational effectiveness. - Coordinate with partner-nation military stakeholders and AFRICOM representatives to align AGI
development priorities, Lines of Effort, and Lines of Activity.
- Active U.S. Secret Clearance
- Former military fixed-wing or rotary-wing pilot, retired at the rank of O-4, O-5, or O-6.
- Demonstrated experience and qualifications in FAC operations, including applicable certifications.
- Extensive operational experience in AGI and CAS operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Joint targeting and planning processes and procedures.
- Knowledgeable in JTAC operations, certification standards, and employment procedures.
- Experience serving in a Combined Air Operations Center or higher-level military staff.