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Position Summary 

The Quality Assurance A&P Mechanic is responsible for the inspection of aircraft maintenance to ensure all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance functions have been accomplished in accordance with all FAA regulations, OEM instructions as well as all company policies and procedures. Quality Assurance A&P Mechanic’s perform spot-checks on work in progress, final inspections on maintenance items and are familiar with the provisions and responsibilities in the various programs managed and monitored by maintenance and quality control.

Business Unit Overview

Metrea Special Aerospace (MSA) provides a full range of aerospace solutions from integrated C4ISR operational services and tailored aviation services to advanced tactical helicopter training. MSA is a leader in commercial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) with superior platforms and a constantly evolving set of capabilities across all levels of services. We also offer custom, discreet, convenient, and reliable options to meet our partners’ mission needs in the air and on the ground and expert instructors well-versed in special mission aviation tasks and integrated air-ground-maritime planning and execution. 

MSA designs, prototypes, engineers, and tests commercial, military, and government special mission applications for our US government and international defense customers, OEM partners, and private aircraft owners. We have recovered, serviced, and delivered aircraft globally throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and along the Pacific Rim. Our integrated solutions are the product of our deep stack of aviation capabilities and related design, acquisition, engineering, training, operations, and evaluation services offered to our customers in either integrated packages or as standalone services. Our organizational culture prioritizes safety, innovation, quality, and efficiency with responsive and flexible support.

Metrea Enterprise 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 a spectrum of domains including Air, Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Simulation. Metrea Management provides central services to 12 global business units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams. 

Essential Functions and Competency Statements 

• Primary responsibility is to perform on-site aircraft maintenance as part of integrated maintenance team, serving to support aircraft inspections and repairs on the Beechcraft King Air BE350 as an A&P Mechanic.
• While working directly for the Program Manager and in support of the maintenance posture of aircraft assigned, will work in close coordination with MSA Quality Assurance and Director of Maintenance to ensure that overall maintenance best practices and procedures are consistent with MSA company-wide policies.
• Ensures that inspections performed on airframe, engines and components are in accordance with Company Policies and procedures, maintenance manuals and approved technical data.
• Monitors workmanship and materials to verify that the Company and FAA rules, regulations, and standards are complied with. Performs buy-back inspection on non-routine items and provides inspection signoffs as required. 
• Ensures that aircraft modifications or component changes are in compliance with maintenance manual procedures or approved technical data procedures. Ensures all required inspection items (RII) are completed and documented properly.
• Ensures that receiving inspections of incoming parts, components, equipment supplies, and materials is completed in accordance with the Company General Maintenance Manual (GMM). 
• Ensure assistance in the classification of repairs and alterations in relation to Major or Minor Repairs. Ensure appropriate forms are completed to document any major repair or alteration. 
• Monitors/audits aircraft inspection reports, log pages and records for accuracy and completeness of entries prior to being sent to the Aircraft Records Department.
• Conducts daily audits of aircraft work packages including checks/inspections forms, log pages, routines and non-routines, modification orders, etc. to ensure completion, correctness, use of appropriate references to approve data in all entries and forms.
• Monitors the safety and housekeeping of the work areas.
• Monitors the Company Precision Measuring Equipment Program.
• Commitment to company values.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and carry out the mission.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask in high stress situations / environments.

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies widely based on geographic location of contract operations.

Physical Demands
This position requires physical abilities. 

Expected Hours of WorkThe daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60 days. Rotation schedule might be adjusted in order to meet program requirements.

Facility Location

Various Locations - OCONUS 

TravelTravel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment.

Required Education, Experience and Certificates

• Education: Bachelor's degree in aviation management, engineering, or a related field. Equivalent years of work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
• Experience: 10 years of experience in turboprop aircraft maintenance, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working on Beechcraft King Air B350 aircraft.
• Computer Skills: Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite Programs, STC Programs, FAA Form 337. 

Certificates and Licenses:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Valid FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Certificate

• Valid Driver’s License

• Must have a current US Passport 

Computer Skills: 

 Preferred Education, Experience and Certificates

• Education: Master’s degree in aviation management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  1. Prior military supporting aircraft maintenance from forward deployed locations. 
  2. Beechcraft King Air BE350 highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance. 
• Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a US citizen. 
• Must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.

AAP/EEO StatementMetrea 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.

Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Other DutiesPlease 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. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.