Pilot In Command, Hawker 400

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 a spectrum of domains including Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Synthetic. Metrea Management provides central services to eleven (11) global capability units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.

Capability Unit 

Metrea Executive Aviation (MXA) has established itself as a versatile force in the business aviation industry, offering an array of specialized services. It operates four business units across the spectrum of business aviation. Providing Part 135 Charter, Aircraft Management, Part 145 Repair Services, and Fixed Based Operations (FBO). Operating as a subsidiary of Metrea, a defense company with a mission to harness commercial innovation for national security challenges. This multi-faceted approach allows MXA to deliver value-enhancing core services while simultaneously evolving to augment enterprise capabilities, fully aligned with Metrea's strategic vision of delivering effects-as-a-service across multiple domains.

Position Summary 

This role is responsible for operating a Hawker 400 aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Metrea Executive Aviation (MXA) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role is also responsible for flight planning, conducting aircraft pre-flight checks, and coordinating with company schedulers, clients, and aircrew to facilitate trip execution and operations. 

Role and Responsibilities 

• Assist Chief Pilot with ensuring all administrative paperwork, and daily tasks are being completed on time and in accordance with applicable industry FAA standards. 
• Ensure all facets of trip planning including weather, navigation, facilities, aircraft airworthiness, aircraft performance, security, and customer requests are conducted in accordance with FAA Regulations, Company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and Company Policies and Procedures.
• During flight, is responsible for the safety of the passengers, crewmembers, contents, and the airplane.
• Ensure all preflight, cockpit and post-flight checks are completed in accordance with the AFM, Standard Operating Procedures, and Company Operations Manual.
• Complete and submit all post-flight documentation including flight logs, maintenance discrepancies, receipts for billing, and required FAA reports.
• Participate proactively in safety and quality systems by identifying, reporting, and mitigating hazards and quality issues; providing timely input to management and applying systems processes to address quality and safety issues.
• Ensure aircrew and maintenance personnel comply with safety standards when operating or maintaining company aircraft.
• When assigned as Pilot in Command (PIC), may delegate functions and duties to other crewmembers but retains full responsibility.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by higher authority.
• Serve as Part 91 Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) and adhere to FAA 14 CFR 91 requirements.

Skills and Experience 

• Must live within one hour of Fort Lauderdale, FL airport (KFXE).
• Must be type rated in a Hawker 400.
• Must be able to complete Flight training program, demonstrating proficiency with job requirements.
• Maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by the company.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and carry out a mission.
• Must possess the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, locations, and work responsibilities.
• Promotes organizational mission and goals and shows the way to achieve them.
• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing missions/tasks.
• Maintains composure in highly stressful or adverse situations.
• Must be familiar with aircraft operations and procedures in the Code of Federal Regulations parts 61, 91, and 135 and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

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. 

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 daily working hours varying.  Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs.  Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.  

Travel

Travel requirements are: 100%

Work Location 

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Work Environment
Plane

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.