Air Refueling Operator
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Transportation
Transportation & Logistics, Airport Operations & Services, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Position Summary
Air Refueling Operators (ARO’s) are aircrew membersaboard Metrea Strategic Mobility’s (MSM) tankeraircraft.
Roles and Responsibilities- Pre-flight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation.
- Computing/loading weight and balance data.
- Loading/unloading personnel and cargo.
- Safely and effectivelytransferfuel fromMSM tankeraircraft(MPRS, BDA, Boom) to contracted receiveraircraftduring flight.
- Operational checks of Air Refueling equipment (to include onboard camera/recording systems).
- Maintain Situational Awareness (SA) and use Crew Resource Management (CRM) throughout all phases of flight.
- Adhereto company
Flight Operation Procedures (FOP’s), Ground Operation Procedures (GOP’s), and Safety Notices. - Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
- 10 years as a KC-135 Boom Operator
- 200 IB-EB hours
Computer
Skills:
Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs
- Current FAA Class 2 Medical
- Current US Passport
- Medical insurance options
- Dental and vision insurance
- Retirement plan eligibility
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Subsided gym membership/plans through Wellhub
This joboperatesinside a KC-135.
Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time/Part-Time position with varying working hours to meet the US government's customer requirements, department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. This position includes periodic overseas commitments. Incumbents must be available for deployments of up to 90 days every two years to designated OCONUS locations. Full-Time ARO’s are committed to 15 flight days per calendar month.
FacilityLocation
Metrea Strategic Mobility
17301 Heacock St
Travel Travelrequirementsare
50% Additional Eligibility Qualifications Must be able toaccomplishallduties with little or noassistance. Work Authorization/Security Clearance The employee must be a US citizen. Employees must be able tohaveandmaintainasecretclearance. AAP/EEO Statement 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.
Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Duties Please note thatthis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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