Structures Technician 4

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 

This role is primarily responsible for structural maintenance on Metrea type aircraft undergoing heavy modifications. However, when structural duties are not required, they will be called upon to complete other routine aircraft maintenance within the department.  A Lead Structures Technician will have heavy structural modification and composite experience. The ideal Lead Structural Technician will have an A&P License and experience with King Air and Challenger type aircraft. The Lead Structures Technician will have a mastery of the skills required to successfully accomplish any structural task assigned. Not only would they work unsupervised, but as an expert within their skill set or aircraft type(s), they could independently lead a team of other structures mechanics on a special project or aircraft.

Role and Responsibilities 

Ability and willingness to mentor lower-level mechanics when working together on tasks. 

Lead structural AMTs on special projects or tasks while maintaining the highest level of quality and workmanship in accordance with (IAW) published authority, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. 

Mastery of the skills required to successfully complete structure task(s) including composite, wet layup, and aircraft modification of unique applications of aircraft systems without direct supervision.

Extensive experience with integration of new aircraft systems requiring extensive modification of original aircraft structures by interpreting engineering drawings and using standard practice experience to overcome challenges routinely encountered during such modifications. 

Working knowledge and experience with the STC approval process, conformity of parts, first article inspections, document control and red lining procedures.  This would include experience working with Engineering, ODA’s, DER’s, DAR’s and Quality Control to ensure the success of a project. 

Coordinate with inspection department to complete proper paperwork required for each installation/repair.

Assist AMT Lead in coordination with other departments to progress installations and/or repairs of assigned projects.

Assist supervision by identifying issues with proposed parts and drawings utilized to accomplish major alterations or modifications to company aircraft.

Skills and Experience 

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Aircraft Structures Experience and advanced knowledge of Aircraft Systems

Preferred Certifications and Licenses: A&P Certificate/ IA Credentials

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, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 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%

Salary : $46 - $60