Airborne Sensor Operator

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 domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, 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.  

Capability Unit 

Metrea Special Aerospace provides a full range of aerospace solutions - from integrated C5ISR to specialized rotary wing training to special mobility logistics. We own and operate a fleet of King Air and Challenger aircraft and support the U.S. and allies and partners around the globe.

Position Summary 

The Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) is responsible for operating electro-optical, infrared, and other mission sensors in support of Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations. The ASO also complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities. The ASO is responsible for operating all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, and any mission equipment incorporated on the aircraft.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Operates electro-optical, infrared, and other sensors in support of ISR mission directives.
• Conducts airborne coordination with other crew members and assets to maximize the effectiveness of aircraft payloads.
• Performs required pre-mission activities, including but not limited to obtaining mission-specific data, pre-mission planning and coordination with supported elements, performing pre-flight equipment inspections, and briefing other crewmembers on mission details.
• Performs required post-mission activities including but not limited to maintaining any applicable operations logs, recorded data, workload data, and generating / reviewing post-mission products.
• Complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment/facilities.
• Operates all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, optical sensors, and any other mission equipment incorporated on mission aircraft.
• Complies with all Operations Security (OPSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) requirements. Documents operations, security events, equipment status, authorized software changes and any other significant events in an operations log.
• Completes initial and monthly recurring training and maintains certification for operations positions.
• Completes Government and Corporate ancillary training.
• Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule.

Skills and Experience 

• Must have organizational and planning skills.
• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask in high stress situations/environment.
• Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance. 
• Must have good command of the English language; oral and written. 
• Minimum high school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of ISR aviation experience related to job duties described.
• Minimum of two (2) years of ISR aviation experience in multi-crew platform required. 
• Computer Skills:  Must have ability to operate airborne mission computers and related systems. Must have tactical moving map software knowledge.  
• Previous maritime interdiction experience preferred.
• Previous JTAC, TAC(A), or Air Warden experience preferred.
• Previous SAR experience preferred.
• Previous experience with theater specific SPINs, ROE, and SOPs preferred.
• Previous Mode 1 and 3 certifications; additional preference given to active certification preferred.

Our Culture 

Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for

Benefits

Health and welfare

Retirement plan eligibility

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

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

 
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.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60 days.

Travel

Travel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment

Work Location 

OCONUS

Work Environment
During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies based on contract.

Physical Demands 

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required. 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
 
 Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.