Structures Technician

Company Overview

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 refuelling 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.

GroupOverview

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.

Position Summary

In this role you will fabricate and install aircraft structural components in support of STC and ISR modification programs within a Part 145 repair station ensuring all work is accomplished in accordance with approved engineering data OEM publications the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and regulatory requirements. You will interpret engineering drawings and installation packages to produce precision parts and assemblies perform structural installations and repairs using proper drilling and fastening techniques in accordance with the SRM and collaborate with engineering avionics and quality teams to resolve fit repair and configuration issues while maintaining high standards of safety workmanship and documentation.

What Youll Do

• Interpret STCs engineering orders and installation drawings to plan and execute structural modification work scopes
• Lay out drill ream and countersink primary and secondary structure to tight tolerances using approved tools and processes
• Perform structural repairs and fabrications in accordance with the applicable Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and approved repair data
• Perform installations of ISR and mission system structures including sensor mounts antenna supports radomes and equipment racks
• Remove modify and reinstall panels fairings and access doors as required to accomplish STC and ISR modifications
• Collaborate with engineering to clarify design intent resolve interference issues and provide asbuilt feedback and redlines
• Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions edge distances and hole quality meet drawing and specification requirements
• Assist in developing and improving fabrication and installation processes to increase quality repeatability and efficiency
• Perform other duties responsibilities and projects assigned by management

What You Bring

Required

• Minimum 3 years of aircraft structural repair and fabrication experience
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings STCs SRMs and installation instructions
• Strong commitment to safety quality and regulatory compliance with experience following formal procedures and work instructions
• Strong background in aircraft structural repair and fabrication including fitting of complex parts into assemblies
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers micrometers depth gauges and dial indicators to verify hole size edge distance alignment and part dimensions against engineering drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated experience with standard enterprise IT utilities

Preferred

• Working knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 and adjacent processes including design fabrication prototyping and conformity processes
• Prior experience in aircraft modification military integration programs or special mission aircraft
• FAA Airframe license
• Familiarity with King Air Challenger Global or similar special-mission/ISR-modified aircraft
• Experience using digital maintenance systems (e.g. electronic task cards AMOS) for work control and signoff

AdditionalEligibilityQualifications

Benefits

• 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

WorkAuthorization/SecurityClearance

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

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Aircraft Integration Center 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.

PositionTypeandExpectedHoursofWork

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 change in accordance with department and business needs. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

WorkEnvironment

This job operates primarily in 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. Technicians must adhere to strict safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

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