Production Planner

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) is responsible for developing and delivering Metreas aviation engineering and integration capabilities focusing on aircraft modification system integration and technical project management. AERO takes mission requirements and transforms them into operational assets by designing engineering and integrating new systems and technologies. The group manages aviation project lifecycles from concept to testing ensuring aircraft modifications meet performance safety and airworthiness standards. With a unified structure AERO leverages its engineering expertise and project management capabilities to enhance Metreas aviation fleet supporting a range of specialized operations through innovation and technical excellence.

The Production Planner will be responsible for developing maintaining and optimizing production schedules and work packages for aircraft modification programs conducted under FAA Part 145 and Part 21 regulations. This role ensures alignment between engineering content material availability labor resources and regulatory compliance to support on-time and high-quality aircraft integration.

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules using Microsoft Project PWA
• Coordinate with engineering supply chain and operations teams to ensure timely availability of materials and labor
• Translate engineering drawings and work instructions into executable work packages
• Monitor progress against schedule and adjust plans to mitigate delays or resource constraints
• Interface with FAA maintenance tracking systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate records of production activities changes and approvals
• Participate in planning meetings and provide status updates to program leadership
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and accuracy

• 3 years of experience in production planning within an FAA Part 145
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project PWA and other scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with FAA maintenance tracking systems (e.g. Veryon CAMP TRAX etc.)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and technical data.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and modification processes is a plus

• Medical insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan eligibility
• Parental leave

MXA 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.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Overtime may be required with manager approval.

This job operates in an office setting.

No travel requirement