Flight Operations Lead Captain

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 Flight Operations Pilot Liaison is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance of our flight operations. This position requires an individual with exceptional leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of FAA regulations who will uphold the standards of Metrea's flight operations and safety procedures.  This role oversees and vectors pilots to maintain the highest standards of safety and proficiency and assists the Head of Flight Operations on administrative and operational tasks.

In addition to these leadership responsibilities, the position also serves as a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of Metrea Strategic Mobility’s KC-135 tanker aircraft. In this capacity, the individual exercises final authority for the safe and compliant operation of assigned missions, leads flight crews through all phases of flight, and ensures strict adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, operational specifications, and contractual requirements. PIC responsibilities include mission planning and execution, sound aeronautical decision-making consistent with the SMS, and the completion of post-flight duties. The role requires maintaining all required qualifications, training, certifications, and currency, and performing additional flight-related duties as assigned.

What You'll Do

Responsible for the Pilot Records Database (PRD) process, in determining hiring eligibility for crew members

Acts as a liaison between crew members and other managers

May plan and modify routes for company aircraft in operations

Maintain an adequate roster of properly qualified, current, and available pilots to meet company requirements

Ensure that each pilot assigned to flight duty meets the applicable requirements and that the certification for these requirements is maintained in the crew member’s record

Monitor pilot currency and legality and remove any pilot from the schedule before the expiration of any applicable qualification requirement

Will serve as PIC in KC-135 operations, adhering to all applicable provisions and regulations

Adhere to company Flight Operation Procedures (FOPs), Ground Operation Procedures (GOPs), FAA regulations, and Safety Notices

Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field or 10 years equivalent experience

Must be highly knowledgeable in applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Metrea Manuals, and all related policies and procedures

Extensive KC-135 flight experience

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Set a high standard for providing our customers with world-class air refueling

Knowledgeable on the use of Foreflight

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

ATP Multi-Engine Land with B-707/B-720 Type Ratings (Restricted ATP permissible)

Previous USAF Instructor and Evaluator certification for KC-135 desired

Valid Driver’s License and US Passport

Ability to maintain Top Secret clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan options including HSA / FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

6% employer 401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave for all new parents

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance

Long-term and Short-term disability coverage

AD&D Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.

Ability to maintain Top Secret clearance throughout employment.

Role requires adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

AAP/EEO Statement

The Company 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 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.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting as well as inflight on the C/KC-135 aircraft.

Travel

30%

Base Pay Range

The compensation range shown below 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

$195,000—$215,000 USD