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.

Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB)is responsible fordeveloping and deliveringMetreasaerial 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 tankeraircraftremainmission-ready through effectivelogistics 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.

In this role you will serve as AIRMOBSs 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 AIRMOBs mission requirements. Your leadership will ensure compliance with global aviation standards foster a culture of safety and drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness.

• Ensure all flight crew members areproperly trained qualified and prepared to perform their duties safely
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs for pilots navigators and AirRefuelingOperators including initial recurrent and specialized training
• Guarantee training programscomply withFAA ICAO and other applicable aviation regulations and standards
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recruit train and mentor flight instructors ensuring theyremaincurrent with best practices and regulatory requirements
• Manage training resources such as simulators trainingaircraft and other instructional equipment
• Embed SMS and risk management practices into all training programs to uphold the highest safety standards
• Incorporatenew technologies methodologies and industry advancements to enhance training delivery and outcomes

• Bachelors degree in Aviation Management Education Business Administration or related field
• Proven experience in aviationtrainingcoordination compliance management ora relateddiscipline
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and standards (FAA ICAO EASA CASA)
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training software
• Extensive knowledge of aviation safety management policies and practices particularly for KC135 and airtoair refueling operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for briefings presentations and customer engagement
• Strong organizational multitasking and prioritization skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel)

• Advanced degree (MBA orMasters in aviation education or technical discipline)
• Experience leading training programs in military or complex aviation environments
• Demonstrated success in strategic thinking team building and conflict resolution
• Familiarity with cuttingedge training technologies and methodologies
• High level of discretion confidentiality and professional integrity

• 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

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Clearance required at time of hire: Active Secret clearance required at time of hire and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
• 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 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. Non-Exempt employees maybe requiredto work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager

This joboperatesin an office setting

Travel may be required up to 30%