What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASS Manager position at Metrea?
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 CASS (Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System) Manager leads and oversees the comprehensive surveillance system that monitors, analyzes, and optimizes the effectiveness of Metrea's maintenance and inspection processes. This role manages a team of CASS specialists and directs the strategic implementation of the closed-loop system involving surveillance, data collection, analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up. The CASS Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides strategic oversight for safety and operational efficiency across the aerial refueling fleet.
Role And Responsibilities
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
U.S. Citizen
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Strategic Mobility 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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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
Moreno Valley, CA
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting and on the flightline
Travel
Yes
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 CASS (Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System) Manager leads and oversees the comprehensive surveillance system that monitors, analyzes, and optimizes the effectiveness of Metrea's maintenance and inspection processes. This role manages a team of CASS specialists and directs the strategic implementation of the closed-loop system involving surveillance, data collection, analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up. The CASS Manager drives continuous improvement initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides strategic oversight for safety and operational efficiency across the aerial refueling fleet.
Role And Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the CASS team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management
- Develop and implement strategic CASS policies, procedures, and best practices for the air carrier maintenance program
- Oversee the comprehensive surveillance program, ensuring systematic monitoring of maintenance and inspection processes
- Direct the analysis of complex maintenance data trends to drive strategic decisions and program improvements
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing enterprise-wide corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for CASS program effectiveness
- Present CASS findings, recommendations, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership and regulatory authorities
- Manage relationships with FAA inspectors and ensure full regulatory compliance with surveillance requirements
- Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for CASS operations and system enhancements
- Direct the integration of new technologies and data analytics tools to enhance CASS capabilities
- Lead Maintenance Review Board (MRB) activities and drive maintenance program optimization strategies
- Collaborate with senior management across maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations departments
- Develop and implement training programs for CASS personnel and maintenance teams
- Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations and industry standards
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through data-driven maintenance program enhancements
- Manage internal and external audit processes related to CASS and maintenance program oversight
- Lead and manage the CASS team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management
- Develop and implement strategic CASS policies, procedures, and best practices for the air carrier maintenance program
- Oversee the comprehensive surveillance program, ensuring systematic monitoring of maintenance and inspection processes
- Direct the analysis of complex maintenance data trends to drive strategic decisions and program improvements
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing enterprise-wide corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for CASS program effectiveness
- Present CASS findings, recommendations, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership and regulatory authorities
- Manage relationships with FAA inspectors and ensure full regulatory compliance with surveillance requirements
- Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for CASS operations and system enhancements
- Direct the integration of new technologies and data analytics tools to enhance CASS capabilities
- Lead Maintenance Review Board (MRB) activities and drive maintenance program optimization strategies
- Collaborate with senior management across maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations departments
- Develop and implement training programs for CASS personnel and maintenance teams
- Ensure compliance with all applicable FAA regulations and industry standards
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through data-driven maintenance program enhancements
- Manage internal and external audit processes related to CASS and maintenance program oversight
- Part 121 air carrier CASS management experience required
- A&P license strongly preferred but not required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred
- Experience managing teams of 5 technical professionals
- Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance and FAA interface
- Experience with wide-body aircraft and/or aerial refueling operations preferred
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
- Experience implementing digital transformation initiatives in maintenance operations
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring systems
- Strong understanding of human factors in aviation maintenance
- Experience with change management and organizational development
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
U.S. Citizen
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Strategic Mobility 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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 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
Moreno Valley, CA
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting and on the flightline
Travel
Yes
Salary : $115,000 - $130,000