Air Refueling Operator — Global Deployments & Tanker Expertise

Metrea; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan eligibility

Enhanced Parental Leave

Subsidized gym membership

Job summary

Metrea is seeking an Air Refueling Operator to join Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB). You will perform pre-flight to post-flight tasks, compute weight and balance, and transfer fuel during flight, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Requires a KC-135 Boom Operator with 10 years' experience, 2000 total hours, FAA Class 2 Medical, U.S. passport, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel up to 50% with deployments to CONUS/OCONUS locations; base pay ranges shown are a good‑faith estimate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 10 years as a KC-135 Boom Operator.
• 2000 total flight hours and 200 IB-EB hours.
• Current FAA Class 2 Medical and US passport required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Pre-flight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections and documentation.
• Compute and load weight and balance data.
• Load/unload personnel and cargo safely.
• Transfer fuel during flight and perform related equipment checks.
• Maintain SA and CRM throughout all flight phases.
• Adhere to FOPs, GOPs, and safety notices.
• Maintain currencies and knowledge of the MSM KC-135 fleet.

Skills

KC-135 Boom Operator

Flight hours

MS Office

US Passport

FAA Class 2 Medical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Metrea is seeking an Air Refueling Operator to join Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB). You will perform pre-flight to post-flight tasks, compute weight and balance, and transfer fuel during flight, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Requires a KC-135 Boom Operator with 10 years' experience, 2000 total hours, FAA Class 2 Medical, U.S. passport, and proficiency with MS Office. Travel up to 50% with deployments to CONUS/OCONUS locations; base pay ranges shown are a good‑faith estimate.