King Air Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic

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 

Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures Metrea’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.

Position Summary 

The King Air Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic is responsible for performing all aspects of aircraft maintenance, both scheduled and unscheduled in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91 regulations, company policies and procedures, and logistical requirements for maintaining and operating in a remote Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) environment.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Assist in retaining and maintaining all on-site aircraft records in both hardcopy and electronic form.  
• Continuously update and utilize an electronic, online maintenance tracking mechanism (currently use Veryon) to allow for efficient maintenance planning, time limit item tracking, assist with aircraft scheduling, aircraft time and cycle tracking and to provide for future maintenance expenditure planning and warranty parts tracking.  
• Assist in maintaining a list of aircraft discrepancies and make decisions based upon safety, Minimum Equipment List, and necessity to defer maintenance actions when applicable, maximizing efficiencies and aircraft availability.  
• Adhere to the following programs and policies: Foreign Object Damage (FOD) program, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and policy, Tool Control Program (internal management and external enforcement), Maintenance Training Program and Corrosion Control Program.  
• Manages material readiness, inventory, and accountability of all maintenance related materials, specifically aviation parts, GSE and tooling.  
• Assist in executing rapid acceptance and delivery (such as core returns) of all items (spares and commercial) via DoD and commercial freight methods to and from the on-site location.  
• Responsible for accurately tracking monthly inventories of all on-site maintenance related items and will furnish reports to the Lead Airframe and Powerplant Technician for distribution as required.  
• Assist in generating monthly time and cycle reports for each aircraft at their site to the Maintenance Control Manager (MCM).  
• Assist in maintaining and managing spares inventory on-site.  
• Read and understand Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and Structural Repair Manuals.  
• Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule.  
• Commitment to company values.  
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and carry out the mission.  
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.  
• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.  
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask in high stress situations / environments.   

Skills and Experience 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate  
• Valid Driver’s License  
• Must have a current US Passport

Our Firmware 

Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for. 

Benefits 

Medical insurance options 

Dental and vision insurance 

Retirement plan eligibility 

Parental leave 

Work Authorization / Security Clearance 

Employee must be a US citizen.

Employee must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.
 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Metrea Special Aerospace, ISR Inc. 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 

The daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60 days. Rotation schedule might be adjusted in order to meet program requirements.

Work Location
 OCONUS 

Work Environment
 During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies widely based on geographic location of contract operations

Travel

Travel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment