Fixed-Wing Combat Pilot SME - Short Term Consultancy

About the Role

Culmen International, LLC is hiring a Fixed-Wing Combat Pilot SME. This position will be onsite in Jordan.

This position will support the Royal Jordanian Air Force through a structured analysis of alternatives (AoA) culminating in a July FY2026 out-brief to RJAF leadership. To provide a basis for analysis and resulting options, ISG-J is conducting a thorough review of RJAF F-16, AH-1, and UH-60 missions (both Jordanian and coalition) and associated training and sustainment requirements.

Three requirement categories—operations, training, and sustainment—form the basis of analysis. For each platform, the AoA assesses necessary modifications to current operational and training tasks using current aircraft types and numbers and a combination of current and alternative aircraft.

Anticipated travel July 14-16 with CONUS prep and post hours from June 1 through September 30, 2026 with total labor hours up to 240 hours.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

This position will finalize development of a structured, platform-focused RJAF Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)—focused on operations, training, and sustainment—and deliver an associated out-brief to RJAF leadership.

Already under development, the AoA focuses on the F-16 platform and is intended to facilitate the RJAF’s transition from its legacy F-16 fleet to Block 70 aircraft. 

Required Qualifications

• Experience commanding at the Squadron, Group, or Wing level;
• Demonstrated understanding of U.S defense planning and strategy development;
• Demonstrated understanding of unit readiness determination, operational analysis, and strategy/doctrine/CONOPS development;
• Experience with U.S. Air Force/U.S. Navy policy, planning, and strategy development in support of combat aircraft operations;
• Experience in the evaluation of strategy, plans, and operations and assessment of risk; and
• Experience as an F-16/F-18/F-35 pilot
• Secret clearance required

Desired Qualifications

• Former O-6;
• Graduate of U.S. Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), or United States Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW);
• Expertise with in-person and virtual facilitation techniques and tools;
• Ability to interface with U.S. Government and Partner Nation stakeholders and represent ISG’s interests in high-level engagements;
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, including experience in drafting strategic reports and briefs for senior leadership; and
• Experience supporting U.S. Institutional Capacity Building programs associated with aircraft capability development

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.