Heavy Maintenance Technical Representative 3

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 Air Mobility (AIRMOB) 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 

Support Metrea Air Mobility (AIRMOB) and Tanker Fleet Management Office (FMO-K) Heavy Aircraft Maintenance Division to act as a KC-135 Heavy Maintenance Technical Representative that has an in-depth technical and maintenance understanding of the KC-135 aircraft, avionics systems, and PDM requirements. Work with and alongside 3rd party MRO organizations and Metrea Technical Representative heavy maintenance teams so they have the knowledge base to perform heavy maintenance tasks and requirements. KC-135 Technical Representatives adhere to strict regulatory guidelines set by Metrea Maintenance Management plans and aviation authorities, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Their meticulous work and attention to detail contribute to aircraft's overall safety and reliability, playing a critical role in the aviation industry.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Technical Representative during Heavy Maintenance events (including aircraft transitions) at MRO facilities following-up the maintenance activities to ensure compliance with customer contractual and quality standards and, where necessary, report any deficiency and to take the relevant corrective actions. 
• Be the maintenance Avionics Subject Matter Expert for the KC-135 Aircraft Fleet. 
• Knowledgeable of how to properly conduct troubleshooting of Avionics and Electrical systems for KC-135 Aircraft. 
• To review the scheduled maintenance plan and to ensure appropriate communication with all relevant stakeholders in terms of defects, materials and extra works management. 
• Definition and execution of Physical Inspections and the subsequent management of discrepancy list items. 
• Leverage your aviation experience and industry network to contribute significantly to our team. 
• Knowledgeable of Special tooling, equipment, and testing equipment required for system repairs. 
• Support Logistics in the identification of Vendors and overhaul of parts. 
• Act as a liaison between the 3rd party MRO and Metrea. 
• Ensuring that all aircraft maintenance, inspection, modification, and delivery is completed to the highest quality 
• Continuous surveillance of work in progress and managing the assigned projects to insure on time delivery 
• Ensuring that all documentation provided to the Breeze records department regarding the aircraft Maintenance/ Delivery is complete and free of, omissions, and obvious errors 
• Approving all maintenance and inspection tasks prior to start of work 
• Performing quality audits during and after work is completed 
• Performing spot inspections of work in progress 
• Performing continuous surveillance of maintenance support shop areas 
• Documenting all discrepancies found and keeping Metrea leadership informed 
• Attending and/or calling all Provider meetings relating to the aircraft work and inspection process 
• Maintaining a progress log that accurately presents the status of the aircraft, the remaining work, and the inspection requirements 
• Overseeing pre-flight inspections and accompanying test flight crews on functional check flights 
• Aircraft Technical Representative (a Licensed A&P) provides direct and continuous oversight of company aircraft during visits to Essential Maintenance Providers (EMP), Paint Facilities, and Aircraft Delivery.   
• Ensuring proper release of aircraft to