<div class="content-intro"><h3 id="isPasted"><strong>Company Overview</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.</p></div><h3><strong>Group Overview</strong></h3> <p><strong>Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB)</strong> 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. </p> <h3><strong>Position Summary</strong></h3> <p>In this role, you will serve as AIRMOBS’s Head of Crew Training, equivalent to an FAA Chief Pilot, EASA Nominated Person for Crew Training, or CASA Head of Training and Checking. You will be successful if you can deliver highly trained, qualified, and competent crews who meet AIRMOB’s mission requirements. Your leadership will ensure compliance with global aviation standards, foster a culture of safety, and drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness.</p> <h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Ensure all flight crew members are properly trained, qualified, and prepared to perform their duties safely </li> <li>Design and implement comprehensive training programs for pilots, navigators, and Air Refueling Operators, including initial, recurrent, and specialized training </li> <li>Guarantee training programs comply with FAA, ICAO, and other applicable aviation regulations and standards </li> <li>Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives </li> <li>Recruit, train, and mentor flight instructors, ensuring they remain current with best practices and regulatory requirements </li> <li>Manage training resources such as simulators, training aircraft, and other instructional equipment </li> <li>Embed SMS and risk management practices into all training programs to uphold the highest safety standards </li> <li>Incorporate new technologies, methodologies, and industry advancements to enhance training delivery and outcomes </li> </ul> <h3><strong>What You Bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Education, Business Administration, or related field </li> <li>Proven experience in aviation training coordination, compliance management, or a related discipline </li> <li>Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and standards (FAA, ICAO, EASA, CASA) </li> <li>Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training software </li> <li>Extensive knowledge of aviation safety management policies and practices, particularly for KC‑135 and air‑to‑air refueling operations </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills for briefings, presentations, and customer engagement </li> <li>Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills with attention to detail </li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams </li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in aviation, education, or technical discipline) </li> <li>Experience leading training programs in military or complex aviation environments </li> <li>Demonstrated success in strategic thinking, team building,