Head of Airworthiness
Apply NowCompany: Metrea Management LLC
Location: Temecula, CA 92592
Description:
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 Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, 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
The Head of Airworthiness is responsible for the management and continuing airworthiness of the assigned fleet ensuring that all aircraft are maintained in accordance with the approved maintenance/inspection plan and that any work is conducted by approved maintenance organizations. The Head of Airworthiness will lead the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) and is responsible for ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of aircraft. The Head of Airworthiness' responsibilities, which will be delegated to experienced and competent personnel in the CAMO.
Role and Responsibilities
Skills and Experience
Relevant parts of operational requirements and procedures. The AOC holder's operations specifications when applicable. The need for, and content of, the relevant parts of the AOC holder's operations manual when applicable.
Education:
Skills:
Computer Skills:
Certifications:
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.
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 hybrid position with a minimum commitment of 17 ten hour days (170 hours) with varying working hours to meet the US government customer requirements, and department and business needs typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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.
Travel
Travel may be required: up to 10%
Work Location
MSM HQ
41955 4th St
Temecula, CA 92591
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting or a KC-135 aircraft
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.
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 Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, 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
The Head of Airworthiness is responsible for the management and continuing airworthiness of the assigned fleet ensuring that all aircraft are maintained in accordance with the approved maintenance/inspection plan and that any work is conducted by approved maintenance organizations. The Head of Airworthiness will lead the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) and is responsible for ensuring the ongoing airworthiness of aircraft. The Head of Airworthiness' responsibilities, which will be delegated to experienced and competent personnel in the CAMO.
Role and Responsibilities
- Maintenance Planning:
- Develop and manage the aircraft maintenance program.
- Generate work packages for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Records Management: (managed in Veryon and SPO)
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for record-keeping.
- Engineering:
- Analyse in-service information and assess Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs).
- Provide technical solutions to maintenance issues in collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
- Reliability Monitoring:
- Monitor the reliability of the aircraft and its components. (Maint/Production Control)
Implement corrective actions based on reliability data to improve safety and performance - Liaison with Authorities:
- Act as the primary point of contact with aviation authorities on behalf of the aircraft owner.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and facilitate audits and
- inspections Maint/Production Control.
- Incident and Defect Management:
- Investigate and manage incidents and defects.
- Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and ensure safety. do we do this?
- Training and Competence:
- Ensure that all personnel involved in continuing airworthiness management are adequately trained and competent.
- Conduct regular training and assessments to maintain high standards.
Skills and Experience
- Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of:
- Knowledge of QMS and SMS.
- Knowledge of maintenance methods.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations.
- Five years relevant work experience of which at least two years should be from the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position.
- Relevant engineering degree or an aircraft maintenance technician qualification with additional education acceptable to the applicable regulatory authority, or 5 years of experience additional to those already recommended above. These 5 years should cover an appropriate combination of experience in tasks related to aircraft maintenance and/or continuing airworthiness management and/or surveillance of such tasks.
- Thorough knowledge with the organization's continuing airworthiness management policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft gained through a formalized training course, at least at a level equivalent to Level 1 General Familiarization.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Experience:
Skills:
- Must be able to manage a heavy workload and prioritize.
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on collaboration.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License.
- Current US Passport.
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.
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 hybrid position with a minimum commitment of 17 ten hour days (170 hours) with varying working hours to meet the US government customer requirements, and department and business needs typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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.
Travel
Travel may be required: up to 10%
Work Location
MSM HQ
41955 4th St
Temecula, CA 92591
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting or a KC-135 aircraft
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.