Senior Technical Records Manager

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas—including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capability—designing, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation.

With operators and engineers under one roof, we close the gap between lab and field—what we call connecting design with effect. Metrea’s solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving. This approach enables our partners to do more with less and achieve outsized, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

The Senior Technical Records Manager oversees the management, accuracy, and integrity of all aircraft technical and maintenance records across the fleet. This role ensures compliance with FAA, EASA, and company record‑keeping requirements, leads a team of records specialists/auditors, and establishes robust processes for documentation, retention, and audits. The Technical Records Manager partners closely with the Quality and Maintenance teams to maintain the airworthiness documentation and traceability of all aircraft assets.

• Lead and manage the Technical Records team responsible for aircraft maintenance documentation and auditing functions.
• Develop and maintain company procedures for aircraft record‑keeping in compliance with FAA, EASA, and customer requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all maintenance documentation, including logbooks, work orders, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and modification records.
• Oversee the digital and physical archiving of aircraft records; ensure proper retention, accessibility, and security.
• Manage system administration and transition efforts for electronic record‑keeping platforms (Veryon, AMOS, FL3XX).
• Review and resolve audit findings with corrective actions to ensure record integrity and work on continuous improvement of record keeping.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Quality to ensure aircraft status, time‑controlled components, and inspection programs are properly documented.
• Support aircraft deliveries, returns, and transitions by ensuring all technical records meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and deliver management reports on records accuracy, audit results, and compliance metrics.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to the Technical Records team.

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance management or a related field preferred; or a minimum of 5 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required;
  Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing or auditing aircraft maintenance documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft maintenance manuals, regulatory standards (FAA Part 43/91/135/145), and record‑keeping requirements.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Proficiency with Adobe.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with maintenance tracking software (AMOS, CAMP, Veryon).

• Comprehensive medical plan options.
• HSA/FSA accounts.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 6% employer 401(k) match.
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Generous PTO.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage.
• AD&D coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized gym membership / plans through Wellhub.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This Company 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.

This is a full‑time 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.

Location:

Tampa, FL. Work environment:
This job operates in an office setting. Travel: 20%.