Aircraft Mechanic

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service – spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack – from the lab to the field – we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for successfully performing all facets of maintenance and documentation on KC-135R aircraft for private, commercial, Air-to-Air Refueling Operations. The Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for daily aircraft inspections in accordance with the approved Air Mobility (AIRMOB) processes. 

What You'll Do

• Inspect mechanical components of the KC-135 to identify problems
• Maintain and repair all systems of the KC-135 to include
  • Hydraulics System – Replace hydraulic components, bleed systems, and diagnose defects
  • Avionics – Guidance & Control / Radio Communications
  • Jet Engine – Inspection, engine control rigging, and basic maintenance
  • Electrics – Use wiring schematics, trace ground, and power faults, and rectify component failures
  • Minor Fuel system repair, replace seals, in tank fuel probes and fuel system components
  • Minor Sheet Metal repair, including minor riveting
  • Aero Repair – Repair, replacement, and rigging of flight control surfaces
  • Major / Minor aircraft inspections
• Perform daily aircraft inspections, launch/recover, refuel / defuel, debrief aircrew, troubleshoot, and repair discrepancies, jack aircraft, tow, and operate all required GSE (Ground Support Equipment)
• Follow all safety directives, maintenance procedures, and FAA regulations Remain current on all required training and certifications
• Accurately record aircraft maintenance in the automated maintenance records system
• Flight-line driving
• All other duties assigned

What You Bring

• 5+ years working with the KC-135 aircraft, towing, jacking, and hazardous material use, storage, and disposal
• Multi-Point Refueling System experience is a plus, but not essential
• CFM56 2-B jet engine experience is a plus, but not essential
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (specifically Word and Excel)

Certificates and Licenses:

• A&P – Required
• Engine run qualified, and an ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronic Technician Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Passport

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan eligibility 
• Parental leave

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employee must be a US citizen
• Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment start date is preferred, but not required

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Strategic Mobility, LLC 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 full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Non-exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Work Environment

This job operates in a maintenance facility. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as cold chisels, ground power units for aircraft, integrated maintenance information systems, lifts, metal cutters, power drills, rivet tools, screwdrivers, wearable computing devices, and protective headsets/earplugs.

Travel

Travel requirements may be up to 35%-50% including both CONUS and OCONUS locations.