Structures Technician

Overview

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 life cycles, 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.

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 Structures Technician will have structural modification and composite experience. The ideal Structures Technician will have an A&P License and experience with King Air and Challenger type aircraft.

The Structures Technician will demonstrate the skills required to successfully accomplish any structural task assigned. While the Structures Technician reports to the Structures Lead, they are expected to work with minimal supervision on routine maintenance tasks.

• Perform structural and composite repairs and modifications in accordance with FAA regulations, OEM manuals, and company standards.
• Interpret and apply technical data from maintenance manuals, schematics, service bulletins, and engineering instructions.
• Fix or replace damaged skin, bulkheads, longerons, control surfaces (ailerons, flaps), and other structural parts.
• Work with minimal supervision on routine maintenance tasks and assist in developing solutions to complex technical issues.
• Adequate skills to effectively complete structure task(s) including sheet metal and composites of assigned projects.
• Form, cut, drill, and assemble new structural components using metal, fiberglass, and other materials.
• Communicate with the Structures 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.

• 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

Proficient in Maintenance Technical Publications, Structural Inspection and Repair Manual, AMOS, and Veryon / Flight Docs for aircraft maintenance tracking, documentation, and compliance.

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…