Chief Pilot (full-time)

Flight Operations Lead Captain

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areasincluding airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capabilitydesigning, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation. Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea's aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations. It manages the integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring that tanker aircraft remain mission-ready through effective logistics, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance. By coordinating across various teams, AIRMOB ensures the fleet meets both current and future operational needs, supporting a range of specialized air mobility missions.

The Flight Operations Lead Captain is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance of our flight operations. This position requires an individual with exceptional leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of FAA regulations who will uphold the standards of Metrea's flight operations and safety procedures. This role oversees and vectors pilots to maintain the highest standards of safety and proficiency and assists the Head of Flight Operations on administrative and operational tasks.

In addition to these leadership responsibilities, the position also serves as a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of Metrea Strategic Mobility's KC-135 tanker aircraft. In this capacity, the individual exercises final authority for the safe and compliant operation of assigned missions, leads flight crews through all phases of flight, and ensures strict adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, operational specifications, and contractual requirements. PIC responsibilities include mission planning and execution, sound aeronautical decision-making consistent with the SMS, and the completion of post-flight duties. The role requires maintaining all required qualifications, training, certifications, and currency, and performing additional flight-related duties as assigned.

Responsible for the Pilot Records Database (PRD) process, in determining hiring eligibility for crew members.

Acts as a liaison between crew members and other managers.

May plan and modify routes for company aircraft in operations.

Ensure that each pilot assigned to flight duty meets the applicable requirements and that the certification for these requirements is maintained in the crew member's record.

Will serve as PIC in KC-135 operations, adhering to all applicable provisions and regulations.

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.

Duties as assigned by Head of Flight Operations.

Must be highly knowledgeable in applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Metrea Manuals, and all related policies and procedures.

Set a high standard for providing our customers with world-class air refueling.

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field or 10 years equivalent experience.

Valid Driver's License and US Passport.

Ability to maintain Top Secret clearance.

Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.

Comprehensive medical plan options including HSA / FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance Long-term and Short-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

S. citizen.

Ability to maintain Top Secret clearance throughout employment.

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.

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. This job operates in an office setting as well as inflight on the KC-135R/RG and C-135FR aircraft.

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