Ground Support Equipment Technician

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.

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.

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. Its 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.

Headquartered in Washington DC with facilities across the United States the United Kingdom as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) provides an integrated end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell acts as the central command and coordination hub managing requirements and external interfaces from inception to operational delivery. Specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC) a Part 145 facility focused on airframe modification and Aerospace Design (ASD) which provides organic design engineering and FAA-authorized certification. Collectively these elements bridge the gap between initial requirements and the deployment of flight-certified mission-ready assets.

The Ground Support Equipment and Facilities Technician role is responsible forperforming inspections preventive maintenance troubleshooting repairs overhauls and modifications on a wide variety of Ground Support Equipment (GSE)utilizedin support ofaircraftmaintenance and flight operations. This position also performsmaintenance ofhangarfacilities shop equipment and building systems to ensure a safe efficient and operational work environment.

• Perform and track scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on all Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Diagnose troubleshoot repair overhaul and modify gasoline diesel hydraulic pneumatic mechanical and electrical systems
• Perform major and minor repairs on GSE fleet vehicles and powered industrial equipment
• Inspect maintain troubleshoot repair or replace aircraft tugs tow tractors forklifts scissor lifts boom lifts Ground Power Units (GPU) hydraulic test stands air start units nitrogen/oxygen servicing carts air compressors generators pressure washers shop equipment and company vehicles/trailers
• Operate and functionally test equipment following maintenance
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on shop equipment including hydraulic presses air compressors battery chargers parts washers welding equipment shop hoists and specialty equipment
• Order receive inventory and stock replacement parts and shop supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required

• Minimum 5 years of aviation ground support equipment maintenance experience
• Strong understanding of gasoline diesel hydraulic pneumatic mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and specialized testing tools
• Demonstrated experience with standard enterprise IT utilities

Preferred

• Previous experience working in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station
• ASE Certification or equivalent mechanical certification
• Experience with MIG TIG or Stick welding and basic metal fabrication

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• 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
• Subsidized gym membership / plans throughWellhub

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Position may require passing a government-administered background check
• Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements

This Companyis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteranstatusor other characteristics protected by law.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours from Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may changein accordance withdepartment and business needs. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

This joboperatesin a hangar or flight line environment with exposure to varying weather conditions loud noise and aircraft systems. The role may require standing bending climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds. All employees must adhere to strict safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

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