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Second In Command KC135

Metrea
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025
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 Strategic Mobility (MSM) operates a fleet of KC-135 aircraft, offering an air-to-air refueling service that seamlessly, safely, and professionally integrates into military aviation training and operations. 

Position Summary 

Second-in-command pilots (SICs) are pilots aboard Metrea Strategic Mobility’s KC-135 tanker aircraft. 

Role and Responsibilities

  • Work well with a crew of 3 while responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency scenarios.
  • Conduct procedurally correct and expeditious pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation.
  • Maintain Situational Awareness (SA) and use Crew Resource Management (CRM) throughout all phases of flight. 
  • Adhere to company Flight Operation Procedures (FOPs), Ground Operation Procedures (GOPs), FAA regulations, and Safety Notices.
  • Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet.

Education

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required

Experience

  • 15 hours in KC-135 Aircraft
  • 1000 total hours (with the military conversion rate of 1 military hour equal to 1.2 civilian hours)
  • KC-135 MPRS Experience
  • US Air Force Instrument/Qualification, KC-135 check-ride in the last year
  • Prefer US Air Force Instrument/Qualification, KC-135 check-ride in the previous 12 months
  • KC-135 Block 30 experience

Computer Skills

  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs 

Certificates

  • ATP or Commercial Pilot Certificate with B-707 and B-720 Type Ratings
  • Instrument Rating
  • Current and qualified KC-135R Pilot 
  • Minimum of FAA Flying Class 2 Physical 
  • FCC Radiotelegraph Operators Permit
  • Current US Passport
  • Valid Driver’s License

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

The employee must be a US citizen.

The employee must be able to hold and maintain a 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

This is a remote position with varying working hours to meet the US government customer requirements, and department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Part-time non-exempt employees may be required to work 29 hours per week with approval from the department manager. Full-time non-exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Travel

Part-time Pilots: A minimum of 7 days flying per month.

Full-time Pilots: A minimum of 7 days but no more than 15 days flying per month.

Work Location

Metrea Strategic Mobility Flightline

17301 Heacock St

Moreno Valley CA 92551

Work Environment

This job operates inside a KC-135. 

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.

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