Mission Planner

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 

This Part-Time role supports the Operations department by handling customer aerial refueling requests, generating flight plans utilizing information received, and providing flight following of company aircraft in accordance with Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) processes and Federal Aviation Regulations. Individuals are responsible for briefing weather, and known hazards that may exist throughout the flight, and coordinating the day of aerial refueling operations to ensure safe and efficient service up until the submission of post-flight documentation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Gather aerial refueling details from the customers and create a logical flight plan in ForeFlight
• The flight plan will take into consideration performance, maximum takeoff and landing weight, calculating a departure time to meet scheduled rendezvous, and determining fuel requirement to support customer offload request, alternates, and landing minimum reserve fuel (while complying with the Federal Aviation Administration minimums).
• Generate detailed mission package to include all documents required for execution 
• Brief flight information, to-include Notices to Airman, flight weather, Area entry/exit procedures, air refueling details, and any changes 
• Coordinate with Pilot in Command and Director of Operations to make critical go/no-go flight release decisions to ensure safe and efficient flight operations
• Track and communicate with the aircrew throughout the flight and provide maintenance status, fuel status, and any pertinent information regarding the flight to Maintenance and Operations leadership
• Prepares effective and timely contingency plans to recover from service disruptions due to weather, ATC, mechanical issues, etc.
• Collect and input post flight information and draft routine reports
• All other duties assigned 

Skills and Experience

Education:  

• Associate degree or higher in aviation or equivalent. 
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Experience:  

• Airline Dispatcher, KC-135 Pilot or 5+ years' Boom Operator with operational experience and prior participation in Large Military exercises (i.e., Red Flag, Rim Pack, etc.) 
• Working knowledge of Aerial Refueling Operations, National Airspace System, flight plan management, and customer service strongly preferred. 
• In-depth knowledge of Air-to-Air Refueling planning, procedures, and tactics.

• In-depth knowledge of air-to-air refueling planning, procedures, and tactics.
• Plan missions that adhere to FAA guidance and military procedures during large exercises while operating in confined spaces.
• Ability to calculate take-off and landing data, accurate fuel loads, and flight timing.
• Detail oriented. Must be able to accurately pass information across all spectrums.
• Ability to use Foreflight in conjunction with scheduling software to plan and flight manage a comprehensive flight plan.
• Must have the ability to multitask and work effectively, both individually and as a member of a project team, while ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to collaboratively work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in written format.

Skills:  

• Plan missions that adhere to FAA guidance and Military procedures during large exercises while operating in confined spaces.
• Ability to calculate Take-Off and Landing Data, accurate fuel loads, and flight timing.
• Detail oriented. Must be able to accurately pass information across all spectrums.
• Ability to use Foreflight software to plan and dispatch a comprehensive flight plan.
• Must have the ability to multitask and work effectively, both individually and as a member of a project team, while ensuring timely completion of assignments.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to collaboratively work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in written format.
• Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance. 
• Must have good command of the English language; oral and written. 
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, government regulations, and procedure manuals, and understand technical instructions furnished in written or verbal form. 

Computer Skills: 

Certificates: 

• FAA Dispatcher Certificate preferred.

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 Top Secret (or higher) Clearance Level. 

Employee must have and maintain a U.S. Passport. 

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 Part-Time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change by department and business needs. Non-exempt part-time employees can expect anywhere from 0-29 hours per week but may also be asked to work more than 29 hours per week with approval from department manager.

Travel

Individuals may be required to be onsite one week per quarter. In addition, domestic and international travel may be required up to 25 percent to support the activities of the Company and its affiliates.

Work Location: Remote/Hickam, HI

MSM HQ

41955 4^th St

Temecula, CA 92591

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.