Head Aircraft Mechanic (Jet) jobs in the United States

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 a spectrum of domains including Air, Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Simulation. Metrea Management provides central services to eleven (11) global capability units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams. 

Position Summary 

The Jet Airframe and Powerplant 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.

Essential Functions Statement:

• Perform on-site aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspections, and repairs on the Bombardier Challenger 604/605.
• Complete aircraft logbook entries.
• 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 ATP Flightdocs) 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.

Competency Statements

• 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.

Required Education and Experience

Education:

• Associate’s degree
• 2 years’ work experience may be substituted for Associate’s degree 

Experience: 

• 6 years in Airframe & Powerplant with jet aircraft
• 3-5 years Challenger 604/605 experience 

Computer Skills

Preferred Education and Experience

Education:  

Experience: 

• 8-10 years documented Airframe & Powerplant experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must have FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Our Culture 

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.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• The employee must be a US citizen and able to maintain an active Secret (or higher) clearance level.
• Must have or be able to obtain a US Passport in support of OCONUS travel.

 AAP / EEO Statement
 Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) 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 to 75 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60 to 75 days.

Work Environment 
 This job operates from a forward based, OCONUS location.

Travel 

Travel requirements are: 50% in support of deployment / rotation schedule.

Physical Demands 
 This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required. 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
 To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
 
Other Duties
 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.