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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

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

We are seeking an experienced Aviation Safety Manager with a strong background in Flight Safety Management to oversee the operational safety of our KC-135 aerial refueling fleet during flight operations. This role is not an EHS, OSHA, quality, or maintenance safety position. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Flight Safety Manager and preferably be a qualified aviator (military or civilian).

Reporting to the FAA Accountable Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of an ICAO Annex 19-compliant Safety Management System (SMS) for flight operations. You will manage safety policy, procedures, risk assessments, occurrence reporting, investigations, and corrective actions for all activities related to operating our aircraft at home base and on global deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for Flight Safety Management across the organization.
• Develop and maintain an ICAO Annex 19-compliant SMS for flight operations.
• Advise the Accountable Manager and executive leadership on all operational safety matters.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments for flight activities, including global deployments.
• Manage the safety occurrence reporting system; lead investigations and root cause analysis.
• Oversee implementation of corrective actions and monitor safety performance.
• Conduct internal safety assurance audits and support audits across other enterprise groups.
• Develop and deliver aviation safety training programs for aircrew and operational staff.
• Lead safety promotion campaigns to strengthen safety culture.
• Line-manage the Ground Safety Manager (responsible for maintenance safety), ensuring alignment without requiring maintenance expertise.

Required Skills and Experience

• Background: Minimum 5 years in aviation flight safety management, preferably as a Flight Safety Manager in military or civilian operations.
• Qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of ICAO Annex 19, FAA, and DCMA safety regulations.
  • Experience developing and managing SMS for flight operations.
  • Knowledge of safety investigation techniques, root cause analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Familiarity with human factors in aviation and safety assurance processes.
• Preferred: Prior experience as a qualified aviator (military or civilian).
• Other: Excellent communication skills, ability to lead safety culture initiatives, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Certifications and Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and US Passport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (or higher) clearance.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

The employee must be a US citizen.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. 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 an office setting