Head of Maintenance

Overview

Head of Maintenance s role reports to the Head of Tanker Maintenance and Airworthiness and ensures the safe, compliant and efficient running of line maintenance operations globally, including organic and contracted heavy maintenance activities and maintenance control operations.

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Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for national security. Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea consists of support groups that guide the development of capabilities that Metrea s files leverage to achieve targets.

Metrea Air Mobility (AIRMOB) operates a fleet of KC-135 aircraft, offering an air-to-air refueling service integrated into military aviation training and operations.

The Head of Maintenance oversees the safe, compliant and efficient running of maintenance operations globally, including line maintenance, heavy maintenance, and maintenance control activities.

• Oversees all maintenance operations to ensure they are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
• Ensures that all maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations are performed in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Supervises and directs the line maintenance manager, heavy maintenance manager, and maintenance control personnel, ensuring they are properly trained and qualified for their roles.
• Implements and maintains the tanker maintenance program tasks to ensure the airworthiness of all articles maintained.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Aviation Management, Education, Business Administration).

• Must hold an FAA mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant (A&P) ratings or be an EASA Part 66 licensed engineer.
• Have at least 10 years of experience in a comparable role (Director of Maintenance or equivalent) in an FAA Part 121 or Part 135 air carrier organization, maintaining aircraft of the same category and class as AIRMOB flies; or
• Have at least 6 years of experience as head of operations in an FAA certificated MRO (Part 145) airframe heavy maintenance provider, including at least 2 years in approving aircraft for return to service, with related Part 121/135 experience.

• Must be able to lead subordinate managers and coordinate and prioritize a very heavy workload.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Must hold an FAA mechanic certificate with airframe and power plant (A&P) ratings or be a EASA Part 66 licensed engineer.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current US Passport.

• The employee must be a US citizen.
• The employee must be able to hold and maintain a Top Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.

Metrea s core value “rooted in humility” is supported by attributes that form our Teammate Firmware: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning and over-deliver. We are a collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by our mission.

Health and welfare;
Retirement plan eligibility.

• This is a full-time position with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-call and overtime may be required as needed.
• Travel may be required: up to 50%

Metrea Air Mobility Flight line, March Air Force Base, Moreno Valley, CA.

This job operates in an office setting.

Metrea 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.