Head of Crew Training

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.

Special Air Missions Group- US(SAM- US)is responsible fordeveloping and deliveringMetreasISR 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. Byconsolidatingexpertiseand infrastructure SAM- USensuresMetreasairborne capabilitiesremainadaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.

Reporting to the Head of Aviation Operations (US) the Head of Crew Training is responsible for the development recruitment selection qualification standardization and continuous improvement of the organizations flight crew training system in support of compliant safe reliable effective efficient and evolvable (CSRE³) flight operations.

Within theMetreaManagement System the Head of Crew Training fulfills the role equivalent to an FAA Chief Pilot an EASA Nominated Person for Crew Training and a CASA Head of Training and Checking. This roleis responsible forensuring pilotsAirborneSensorOperators and other assigned flight crew members areproperly selected trained qualified current and competent to safely execute ISRflightoperations in support of U.S. Government allied and partner nation contracts.

The Head of Crew Training leads aircrew recruitment training qualification and standardization programs manages trainingresourcesand records and ensures training programsremainaligned with regulatory requirements operational risk mission requirements and emerging operational capabilities. The role also supports operationaltestand evaluation mission system integration and Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTP) development to ensure new capabilities are effectively transitioned into operational service.

• Lead the aircrew lifecycle including recruitment selection onboarding training qualification standardization and professional development of pilots Airborne Sensor Operators and other assigned flight crew members
• Establish implement and continuously improve aircrew qualification standards training syllabi evaluation criteria and standardization programs that support compliant safe reliable effective efficient and evolvable (CSRE³) flight operations
• Recruit develop and oversee the standardization cadre ensuring consistent application of training and operational standards and TTP across the organization
• Manage enterprise training resources qualification records learning management systems simulators training aircraft and other training assets to support operational readiness
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments audits operational feedback qualification trends and performance metrics implementing continuous improvement initiatives where appropriate
• Promote Safety Management System (SMS) principles and operational risk management throughout all training activities ensuring training reflects current operational procedures hazards and risk mitigation
• Lead operational test and evaluation developmental testing validation verification and TTP development for new aircraft capabilities mission systems sensors and operational concepts ensuring new capabilities are effectively integrated into operational training and standardization
• Coordinate with Flight Operations Airborne Sensor Operations Safety Compliance Security Maintenance the Continuous Airworthiness Management Organization the Aerospace Engineering Group the People Group and operational leadership to ensure aircrew readiness workforce planning and training programs remain aligned with organizational priorities and operational requirements

• Bachelors degree in Aviation Aviation Management Education Business Administration or a related field or equivalent operational aviation leadership experience
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate or Commercial Aircraft Multi-Engine Land Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating appropriate aircraft type ratings and qualifications required to serve as a Piot-in-Command and Standardization Captain in Beechcraft King Air and Bombardier Challenger aircraft
• Minimum five years of aviation leadership experience including at least two years in flight crew training standardization or operational leadership
• Demonstrated experience leading aircrew recruitment selection qualification instructor development and enterprise training programs
• Practical experience applying aviation safety standards Safety Management Systems (SMS) and operational risk management principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable FAA DCMA ICAO EASA CASA and other regulatory requirements governing flight operations and crew training
• Experience supporting operational test and evaluation flight test mission system integration or development of operational TTPs preferred
• Strong leadership organizational strategic thinking communication and workforce development skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training management software
• Current U.S. Passport and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Ability to periodically deploy in support of operational training standardization evaluations and test activities

• 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
• Subsided gym membership / plans throughWellhub

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United Statesand must be a U.S. citizen. ActiveTop Secret/SCI clearance required at time of hire andthe ability tomaintainit throughout employment.

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 exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may changein accordance withdepartment and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available as business needs require.

This joboperateswithin a combination ofoffice hangar and deployed settings.

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