Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions), that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.
Position Summary
The Head of Tanker Fleet Management will be responsible for the management of the Metrea commercial air-to-air refueling (AAR) tanker fleet, currently composed of the only privately held KC135R and C135R fleet in the world. Responsibilities will include heavy maintenance planning and execution, to include audit of third-party providers; KC135R and C135R component “back shop” internal repair activities, aircraft records and documentation, aircraft publications and airworthiness certification. This role will also be responsible for audit and validation inspection of line maintenance and quality assurance (QA) functions, mechanic certifications and records.
The Head of Tanker Fleet Management will report into the Metrea Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) and coordinate with Head of Supply Chain Management and Head of Engine Management to ensure component and consumable inventories required for heavy maintenance activities are available as scheduled and off-wing engine maintenance activities are synchronized with other heavy maintenance cycles. Team leadership and project coordination skills are paramount for this role. Coordination with the Head of Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) tanker business capability unit (CU) is essential to conduct and document line inspection and audit, aircraft records audit, and mechanic certification audits. In addition, coordination with the Head of the Program Management Office (PMO) responsible for ingestion of aircraft from the former French Air Force fleet as C135R and KC135R is fundamental as aircraft return to service.
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Our Culture
Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined form our Teammate Firmware and our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
Health and welfare
Retirement plan eligibility
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.
Work Location
Work from home- with some travel primarily to Metrea locations.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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