Chief Airborne Sensor Operator

Position Summary 

The Chief Airborne Sensor Operator (CASO) is responsible for establishing policies and procedures for the conduct of all MSA contracts. The position is responsible for the training, standardization, and professional standards of forward deployed Airborne Sensor Operators operating globally. The CASO ensures compliance with assignments to support the operation, maintenance, and effective integration of equipment and facilities to include the operation of all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, and any mission equipment incorporated on the aircraft.

Business Unit Overview

Metrea Special Aerospace (MSA) provides a full range of aerospace solutions from integrated C4ISR operational services and tailored aviation services to advanced tactical helicopter training. MSA is a leader in commercial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) with superior platforms and a constantly evolving set of capabilities across all levels of services. We also offer custom, discreet, convenient, and reliable options to meet our partners’ mission needs in the air and on the ground and expert instructors well-versed in special mission aviation tasks and integrated air-ground-maritime planning and execution. 

MSA designs, prototypes, engineers, and tests commercial, military, and government special mission applications for our US government and international defense customers, OEM partners, and private aircraft owners. We have recovered, serviced, and delivered aircraft globally throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and along the Pacific Rim. Our integrated solutions are the product of our deep stack of aviation capabilities and related design, acquisition, engineering, training, operations, and evaluation services offered to our customers in either integrated packages or as standalone services. Our organizational culture prioritizes safety, innovation, quality, and efficiency with responsive and flexible support.

Metrea Enterprise 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 Simulation. Metrea Management provides central services to 12 global business units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams. 

Essential Functions and Competency Statements 

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the function and performance of integrated sensor systems, radios, and other peripheral equipment.
• Manages MSA-ISR sensor operator personnel and payload during all phases of ground and flight operations.
• Responsible for the Airborne Sensor Operation Training program, including:
  1. Create initial and refresher training curriculum for Airborne Sensor Operators.
  2. Establish and manage a cadre of Standardization Airborne Sensor Operators who can train and perform check rides.
  3. Develop evaluation standards for Airborne Sensor Operators and training team.
  4. Develop computer based/simulator trainer and curriculum for EO/IR optical sensors, LiDAR, communication suites, system trouble-shooting and basic flight crew functions.
  5. Maintain standardized Airborne Sensor Operator training records.
  6. Report training status to program management.
• Provide guidance and suggestions on technical matters for the aircraft based on the Metrea Special Aerospace (MSA) Aircrew Training Manual, specific Site and customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP).
• Serve as point of contact between Airborne Sensor Operators and Aircrew, Flight Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, Site Management, and Program Management.
• Help establish, maintain, and implement Standard Operating Procedures that can be used by all locations and responsible for disseminating SOP change reports.
• Ensure compliance with service/program guidance, company policy and procedures (FGOP), and Federal Aviation Administration regulations when applicable.
• Responsible for interfacing with Metrea Engineering to establish procedures for submitting trouble tickets, tracking sensor status reports, performing sensor inventories, and developing check lists and updates SOPs that aligns with configuration changes.
• Identify emerging technologies and trends in sensor technology to inform long-term planning and investment decisions.
• Establish performance metrics and standards for sensor operations and evaluate performance against these benchmarks. Provide feedback