Aviation Engineering and Technical Support Manager

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 

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. 

Position Summary 

The Manager, Aviation Engineering and Technical Support oversees modifications and engineering activities, assuming responsibility for aircraft configuration management, and providing technical support for Maintenance and Flight Operations through select component or aircraft SMEs.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and liaison engineering functions for the performance of TCTOs, AMOCs, ADs, SBs and major repairs/alterations with manufacturers, external engineering agencies, and the Head of Maintenance.
• Lead and manage a team of technical subject matter experts and liaison with both internal and external engineering and technical organizations.
• Research and develop short- and long-term roadmaps to address sustainment issues such as parts/systems obsolescence, reliably and maintainability, and enhance mission effectiveness.
• Maintain Engineering Order (EO), TCTO and modifications indexes, and records of Major Repairs/Alterations (Dent & Buckle program) for each aircraft.
• Coordinate the development of all necessary engineering and technical documentation required to complete aircraft, engine and appliance alterations within regulatory and company schedule and budgetary requirements.
• Oversee the Weight & Balance and Configuration programs in coordination with the Configuration Control Manager, Flight Operations and Head of Maintenance.
• Develop, issue and control Fleet Campaign Directives (FCD) in coordination with Maintenance Programs, and the Heads of Maintenance, Airworthiness and Technical Services.
• Obtain regulatory approval when required for modifications/repairs performed on aircraft, powerplants and components in coordination with Head, Tanker Technical Services and the Head of Airworthiness.
• Participate in industry working groups, steering committees, meetings and conferences.
• Lead a team of select subject matter experts providing technical support throughout the Tanker Maintenance and Airworthiness Department 

Skills and Experience  

• 10 years experience developing Engineering Authorizations/Orders (EAs/EOs) for performance of ADs, TCTOs, and SBs.
• Experience in military aircraft maintenance and inspection programs and technical data.
• 10 years experience performing maintenance on C/KC-135 aircraft.
• Experience with aircraft modifications and upgrades.
• Experienced with aircraft weight & balance processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing engineering functions in a commercial airline environment.
• Supervisor experience managing and leading teams.
• Ability to understand complex technical data/documents and translate them to maintenance instructions.
• Experience with compliance monitoring tools and aviation maintenance software platforms.
• Project management experience, including software implementation and cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• A&P License preferred
• Aircraft Weight & Balance certification preferred
• Valid Passport
• Valid Driver’s License 
• Highly computer literate. Ability to develop tools to support position responsibilities.
• Experience utilizing aviation MIS platforms (CAMS, GO81, AMOS, FlightDocs/Veryon)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 

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 

Work Authorization / Security Clearance 

Employee must be able to work legally in the US. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Metrea Special Management LLC (MSM) 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 of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 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. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.  

Work Location
 Temecula and Moreno Valley CA

Work Environment 
This job operates in an office setting 

Travel  

If located in the Temecula CA area (Riverside, Orange, and San Diego counties), other travel requirements are up to 25%.