Head of Aircraft Integration Center

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.

Position Summary 

The Leader of Aircraft Integration Center is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive modifications, upgrades, maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations of our special mission aircraft. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency are met while managing a team of skilled professionals. The leader will drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and maintain strong relationships with clients and regulatory bodies, with a specific focus on ISR systems integration.

Role and Responsibilities 

Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage the Aircraft Integration Center team, including, installers, technicians, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee all aspects of special mission aircraft integration, maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements to include FAA and EASA.

ISR Systems Integration:

• Lead the integration of ISR systems, including sensors, communication equipment, and data processing units, into various aircraft platforms.
• Ensure seamless integration of ISR capabilities to meet mission requirements.
• Collaborate with the Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) and Metrea Aerospace Design (MSAD), and Metrea Special Mission Aircraft (MSA) organizations to design and implement customized ISR solutions.

Airworthiness and Certification:

• Ensure all aircraft modifications and integrations meet airworthiness standards.
• Oversee the certification process, including obtaining necessary airworthiness certificates from regulatory bodies (e.g., FAA, EASA).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of airworthiness regulations and ensure compliance throughout the MRO and aircraft Integration process.

Quality and Safety Assurance:

• Implement and maintain all necessary quality assurance standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement and maintain a safety management system.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize data and analytics to drive decision-making and performance improvements.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Management, or a related field. Ten years of experience in site/program management can be substituted in leu of degree.
• Previous experience managing a aircraft Integration and/or Modification Center.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP).
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Meet and maintain eligibility requirements as an Accountable Manager for a certified FAA Part 145 Repair Station.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aircraft upgrades, modifications, maintenance, repair, and overhaul, of which, at least 5 years must have had a focus on ISR systems.
• Proven leadership experience in an aircraft modification, upgrade, MRO environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements – FAA essential, EASA Highly Desirable.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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 and 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
Top Secret Clearance (preferred)

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
This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 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. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager. 

Travel

Occasional travel required to coordinate with Metrea CUs.

Work Location

Tampa, FL

Work Environment
This job operates in an office and hangar setting

Physical Demands
 

This position involves daily physical activity such as walking, lifting, reaching overhead. 

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.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company deems necessary.

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