What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic position at Metrea Management LLC?
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.
Group Overview
Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s aviation engineering and integration capabilities, focusing on aircraft modification, system integration, and technical project management. AERO takes mission requirements and transforms them into operational assets by designing, engineering, and integrating new systems and technologies. The group manages aviation project lifecycles, from concept to testing, ensuring aircraft modifications meet performance, safety, and airworthiness standards. With a unified structure, AERO leverages its engineering expertise and project management capabilities to enhance Metrea’s aviation fleet, supporting a range of specialized operations through innovation and technical excellence.
Position Summary
The Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic will perform required maintenance on items listed in technical/company manuals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate adequate understanding of applicable maintenance manual procedures and troubleshooting techniques relevant to the assigned fleet. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring that all maintenance performed on aircraft, engines, appliances, and accessories is accomplished in accordance with approved aircraft technical data. Experience working on Metrea aircraft type and operate within the technician’s maintenance training and experience is highly desired. While the A&P Technician reports to the AMT Lead, they are expected to work with minimal supervision on routine maintenance tasks and mentor mechanics at lower levels.
Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct visual and detailed inspections of airframes, engines, landing gear, and components for wear, damage, or defects.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical malfunctions using blueprints, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
- Inspection Authorization (IA) highly desired.
- Adequate skills to effectively troubleshoot, repair, install, rig, and modify systems without direct supervision.
- Perform adjustments, repairs, and replacements on aircraft systems, including engines, hydraulics, avionics, and structural components.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and using standard practice experience to overcome challenges routinely encountered during extensive aircraft modifications.
- Support other technicians by demonstrating proper procedures, sharing technical knowledge, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Communicate with the AMT Lead to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks and aircraft readiness.
- Ensure adherence to all safety, quality, and compliance protocols during maintenance operations.
- Support aircraft inspections and modification programs as required.
- Assist enforcement of company and departmental policies.
Skills and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Aircraft Structures Experience and knowledge of Aircraft Systems
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels within the organization.
- Preferred Certifications and Licenses: A&P Certificate
- Computer Skills: Basic Computer Skills
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Proficient in Maintenance Technical Publications, Structural Inspection and Repair Manual, AMOS, and Veryon / FlightDocs for aircraft maintenance tracking, documentation, and compliance.
Our Firmware
Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
Medical insurance options
Dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan eligibility
Parental leave
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Employee must be able to work legally in the US.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Aircraft Integration Center 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 non-exempt position with typical working hours from Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.
Work Location
Tampa, Florida
4751 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33607
Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a hangar or flight line environment, with exposure to varying weather conditions, loud noise, and aircraft systems. The role may require standing, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Technicians must adhere to strict safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Occasional travel and overtime may be required to support operational demands
Travel
0 – 10%