Aviation Engineering and Technical Support Manager

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 Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, 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.

Group Overview 

Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations. It manages the integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring that tanker aircraft remain mission-ready through effective logistics, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance. By coordinating across various teams, AIRMOB ensures the fleet meets both current and future operational needs, supporting a range of specialized air mobility missions. 

Position Summary 

The Manager, Aviation Engineering and Technical Support oversees modifications and engineering activities, assuming responsibility for aircraft configuration management, and providing technical support for Maintenance and Flight Operations through select component or aircraft SMEs.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and liaison engineering functions for the performance of TCTOs, AMOCs, ADs, SBs and major repairs/alterations with manufacturers, external engineering agencies, and the Head of Maintenance.
• Lead and manage a team of technical subject matter experts and liaison with both internal and external engineering and technical organizations.
• Research and develop short- and long-term roadmaps to address sustainment issues such as parts/systems obsolescence, reliably and maintainability, and enhance mission effectiveness.
• Maintain Engineering Order (EO), TCTO and modifications indexes, and records of Major Repairs/Alterations (Dent & Buckle program) for each aircraft.
• Coordinate the development of all necessary engineering and technical documentation required to complete aircraft, engine and appliance alterations within regulatory and company schedule and budgetary requirements.
• Oversee the Weight & Balance and Configuration programs in coordination with the Configuration Control Manager, Flight Operations and Head of Maintenance.
• Develop, issue and control Fleet Campaign Directives (FCD) in coordination with Maintenance Programs, and the Heads of Maintenance, Airworthiness and Technical Services.
• Obtain regulatory approval when required for modifications/repairs performed on aircraft, powerplants and components in coordination with Head, Tanker Technical Services and the Head of Airworthiness.
• Participate in industry working groups, steering committees, meetings and conferences.
• Lead a team of select subject matter experts providing technical support throughout the Tanker Maintenance and Airworthiness Department 

Skills and Experience  

• 10+ years experience developing Engineering Authorizations/Orders (EAs/EOs) for performance of ADs, TCTOs, and SBs.
• Experience in military aircraft maintenance and inspection programs and technical data.
• 10+ years experience performing maintenance on C/KC-135 aircraft.
• Experience with aircraft modifications and upgrades.
• Experienced with aircraft weight & balance processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing engineering functions in a commercial airline environment.
• Supervisor experience managing and leading teams.
• Ability to understand complex technical data/documents and translate them to maintenance instructions.
• Experience with compliance monitoring tools and aviation maintenance software platforms.
• Project management experience, including software implementation and cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• A&P License preferred
• Aircraft Weight & Balance certification preferr