Second In Command KC135

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.  

Capability Unit  

Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) operates a fleet of KC-135 aircraft, offering an air-to-air refueling service that seamlessly, safely, and professionally integrates into military aviation training and operations.  

Position Summary  

Second-in-command pilots (SICs) are pilots aboard Metrea Strategic Mobility’s KC-135 tanker aircraft.  

Role and Responsibilities  

• Work well with a crew of 3 while responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency scenarios.
• Conduct procedurally correct and expeditious pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation.
• Maintain Situational Awareness (SA) and use Crew Resource Management (CRM) throughout all phases of flight. 
• Adhere to company Flight Operation Procedures (FOPs), Ground Operation Procedures (GOPs), FAA regulations, and Safety Notices.

• Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet.

Skills and Experience  

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree required

Experience:  

• 15 hours in KC-135 Aircraft
• 1000 total hours (with the military conversion rate of 1 military hour equal to 1.2 civilian hours)
• KC-135 MPRS Experience
• US Air Force Instrument/Qualification, KC-135 check-ride in the last year
• Prefer US Air Force Instrument/Qualification, KC-135 check-ride in the previous 12 months
• KC-135 Block 30 experience

Computer Skills:  

• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs 

Certificates: 

• ATP or Commercial Pilot Certificate with B-707 and B-720 Type Ratings
• Instrument Rating

• Current and qualified KC-135R Pilot 
• Minimum of FAA Flying Class 2 Physical 
• FCC Radiotelegraph Operators Permit 
• Current US Passport
• Valid Driver’s License

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, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and 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
The employee must be a US citizen.  

The employee must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.  

 
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 remote position with varying working hours to meet the US government customer requirements, and department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Part-time non-exempt employees may be required to work 29 hours per week with approval from the department manager. Full-time non-exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager. 

Travel 

Part-time Pilots: A minimum of 7 days flying per month.