Crew Scheduler

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan options

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

6% employer 401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave for all new

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance

Long-term and Short-term disability

AD&D Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized gym membership / plans

Job summary

Metrea is seeking a part-time Crew Scheduler to support AAR operations. You will oversee crew deployments, ensure regulatory compliance, and make real-time operational decisions to sustain mission readiness.

You will evaluate crew qualifications, readiness, and availability, coordinating with pilots and cross-functional teams while upholding safety and FAA standards.

This role emphasizes autonomy, strong analytical skills, and proactive risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in flight operations or crew scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and flight ops compliance.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment affecting safety and operations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills in high-pressure settings.
• Autonomy in a dynamic, high-demand environment.
• Effective communication across operational and leadership teams.
• Knowledge of aerial refueling operations and flight planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead flight crew schedules aligned with FAA regulations and priorities.
• Evaluate crew availability, qualifications, and readiness for missions.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts, irregular ops, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate with pilots, AROs, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety and regulatory procedures through proactive monitoring.

Skills

Flight operations

Crew scheduling

FAA regulations

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Communication

Aerial refueling

Job description

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 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.

Group Overview

Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB)is responsible fordeveloping and deliveringMetrea’saerial 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.

Position Summary

The Part-time Crew Scheduler serves as one of the primary points of contact for crew scheduling and operational coordination supporting AAR operations. This role is responsible for overseeing crew deployment strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making real-time operational decisions to support mission execution.

The Crew Scheduler exercises independent judgment in aligning crew resources with mission requirements, balancing regulatory compliance, safety, and operational priorities. In advance of mission planning, this role evaluates crew qualifications, readiness, and availability to ensure operational integrity.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee development of flight crew schedules in alignment with FAA regulations, operational priorities, and company policies
• Evaluate crew availability, qualifications, and readiness to determine appropriate mission assignments
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex scheduling conflicts, irregular operations, and resource constraints
• Serve as a central point of coordination for flight operations, partnering with pilots, AROs, and cross-functional teams
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, safety standards, and company procedures through proactive monitoring and decision-making
• Analyze crew utilization, duty/rest compliance, and operational demands to optimize scheduling outcomes
• Anticipate and mitigate operational risks by adjusting crew plans based on changing mission requirements and constraints
• Maintain accountability for accurate scheduling data, reporting, and operational tracking
• Oversee staffing of all missions, ensuring alignment with operational readiness and safety requirements
• Direct scheduling and coordination of training missions to sustain crew and Aircrew qualifications
• Provide oversight of Aircrew certification status and manage evaluation processes to ensure compliance
• Review and enhance training materials and procedures related to Aircrew and scheduling functions
• Provide operational support across pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities as needed to maintain mission continuity
• Apply working knowledge of weight and balance, air refueling operations, and flight procedures to support operational decisions
• Maintain situational awareness and apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles across all phases of operations
• Ensure adherence to Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs), Ground Operations Procedures (GOPs), and safety requirements
• Maintain advanced operational knowledge of KC‑135 tanker operations
• Forecast long-term crew staffing needs and make recommendations to leadership to support operational scalability

What You Bring

• Experience in flight operations, crew scheduling, or a related operational environment
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and flight operations compliance requirements
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions impacting operational effectiveness and safety
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance competing priorities
• Ability to operate with autonomy in a dynamic, high-demand operational environment
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across operational and leadership teams
• Working knowledge of aerial refueling operations, the National Airspace System, and flight planning concepts

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

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employment is contingent of meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• This position requires eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements
• Position may require passing a government-administered background check
• Role may require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements

AAP/EEO Statement

This Companyis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteranstatusor other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position, 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.

Work Environment

Remote

Travel

Travel requirements may beas high as35%.

Base Pay Range

The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.

Pay Range$50-$55 USD

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