Airborne Sensor Operator

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 Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) is responsible for operating electro-optical, infrared, and other mission sensors in support of Continental United States (CONUS) or Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations. The ASO also complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities. The ASO is responsible for operating all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, and any mission equipment incorporated on the aircraft.

What You'll Do

Operates electro-optical, infrared, and other sensors in support of ISR mission directives

Conducts airborne coordination with other crew members and assets to maximize the effectiveness of aircraft payloads

Performs required pre-mission activities, including but not limited to obtaining mission-specific data, pre-mission planning and coordination with supported elements, performing pre-flight equipment inspections, and briefing other crew members on mission details

Performs required post-mission activities including but not limited to maintaining any applicable operations logs, recorded data, workload data, and generating / reviewing post-mission products

Complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment/facilities

Operates all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, optical sensors, and any other mission equipment incorporated on mission aircraft

Complies with all Operations Security (OPSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) requirements. Documents operations, security events, equipment status, authorized software changes and any other significant events in an operations log

Completes initial and monthly recurring training and maintains certification for operations positions

Completes Government and Corporate ancillary training

Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule

Ability to demonstrate multitasking in high stress situations/environments

What You Bring

Education: High School Diploma or GED

4+ years of ISR Aviation experience related to job duties described

2+ years of ISR Aviation experience in multi-crew platform required

Must have the ability to operate airborne mission computers and related systems, and have tactical moving map software knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with theater specific Special Instructions (SPINs), Rules of Engagement (ROE), and Special Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Preferred:

2+ years of prior overseas rotation experience

Previous maritime interdiction experience

Previous Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Tactical Air Controller-Airborne (TAC-A), or Air Warden experience

Previous Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Moving Target Indicator (MTI), and Surface Search Radar experience

Previous Mode 1 and 3 certifications

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

FAA Class III medical certificate required

Ability to meet program training, DoD medical examination requirements for deployment, any additional pre-deployment contractual requirements, and ability to maintain deployable status

Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance

Must have good command of the English language, oral and written

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan eligibility

Parental leave

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Employee must be a US citizen and not hold dual citizenship with another country

Employee must be able to hold and maintain a Top Secret (or higher) Security Clearance

Current U.S. Passport with 6 months’ validity required

Current U.S. Driver’s License required

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

This is a full-time non-exempt position with daily working hours for this position varying Monday through Sunday while deployed. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60-90 days CONUS/OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60-90 days. Rotation schedules might be adjusted to meet program requirements.

Work Environment

This position is primarily a CONUS/OCONUS deployed position, though some remote work may be required while not deployed. During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. The work environment varies based on applicable contract requirements.

Travel

50-65% to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Base Pay Range

The salary or hourly compensation range shown above is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.

Pay Range

$600—$867 USD