King Air Captain

Metrea; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrea seeks a King Air ISR Captain to lead multi-sensor flight operations under US Government and allied contracts. You will command ISR missions, supervise crews, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain readiness for deployed environments.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or 4+ years aviation experience, FAA Commercial Multi-Engine with Instrument Rating (or ATP), 1000 PIC hours, and 2+ years in aviation. A US security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years aviation experience.
• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land with Instrument Rating or ATP.
• FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 1,000 hours PIC time.
• Minimum 100 hours multi-engine time.
• 2+ years of civil or military aviation experience.
• FARs knowledge: 14 CFR Parts 61 and 91.
• Experience with SMS and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC and crew lead for deployed ISR flight operations.
• Plan, brief, execute, and debrief ISR missions per SOPs and regs.
• Lead flight crews; ensure CRM and disciplined execution.
• Promote Safety Management System and mitigate hazards.
• Maintain flight currency and medical qualification.
• Oversee aircraft preflight and mission configuration.
• Provide mission documentation and debriefs.

Skills

PIC leadership

Flight planning

Crew coordination

Regulatory compliance

SMS familiarity

Aviation weather analysis

Outlook/Teams usage

PRD records review

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)

4+ years aviation experience

Tools

Flight management systems

Flight planning tools

CRM systems

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.

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. It’s 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

Special Air Missions Group (SAM)is responsible fordeveloping and deliveringMetrea’sIntelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. Byconsolidatingexpertiseand infrastructure, SAM ensuresMetrea’sairborne capabilitiesremainadaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.

Position Summary

This position is contingent upon contract award. Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations, the King Air Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)Captaindelivers compliant, safe, reliable, effective, efficient, and evolvable flight operations in support of contracts with the US Government, allies, and partners. TheCaptainis responsible forleadingassignedflight and mission crews in the execution ofdeployed multi-sensor ISR missions, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and mission success in dynamicand contestedenvironments.

What You’ll Do

• Mission Leadership. Serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) and crew lead for deployed, multi-sensor ISR flight operations supporting US Government, allied, and partner nation objectives
• Flight Planning and Execution. Plan, brief, execute, and debrief ISR missions in accordance with Contractor Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contractual tasking, and all applicable FAA, ICAO, and host-nation regulations
• Crew Coordination. Lead assigned flight and mission crews, ensuring effective communication, crew resource management (CRM), and disciplined execution throughout all mission phases
• Safety and Risk Management. Promote and actively implement the Safety Management System (SMS); identify operational hazards, assess risk, and implement mitigation strategies in alignment with organizational safety culture
• Operational Readiness. Maintain flight currency, medical qualification, and proficiency in assigned aircraft and mission systems; ensure crew readiness and compliance with training and qualification standards
• Aircraft Management. Oversee aircraft preflight, mission configuration, performance calculations, and maintenance coordination to ensure continuous airworthiness and mission availability
• Situational Awareness and Decision-Making. Exercise sound judgment and tactical decision-making in dynamic, deployed environments, ensuring mission success while prioritizing safety
• Communications and Reporting. Act as the primary in-flight liaison between the crew, site operations leadership, and mission command elements; provide accurate mission documentation, reports, and debriefs
• Mentorship and Team Development: Mentor and develop less experienced aircrew, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continual improvement
• Deployed Operations Support. Operate effectively in remote or austere environments and adapt to mission schedules, extended duty periods, and changing operational priorities as required
• Security and Compliance: Protect classified and sensitive information in accordance with U.S. Government and company security policies, procedures, and contractual requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or a minimum of 4+ years of equivalent aviation experience
• FAA Commercial Airplane Multi-Engine Land Certificate with Instrument Rating, or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
• FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate
• Minimum 1,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time
• Minimum 100 hours multi-engine time
• At least 2 years of operational experience in civil or military aviation environments
• Solid understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), particularly 14 CFR Parts 61 and 91
• Working knowledge of Aviation Management Systems, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and Risk Management Frameworks
• Skilled in aviation weather analysis, flight planning, and flight following tools
• Strong written and verbal communication, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams for external and internal coordination
• Applicants must meet all FAA records and background requirements, including an acceptable review of the FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD)

Preferred:

• Type rated in BE-200 and/or BE-300aircraft.
• FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI), Instrument Instructor (CFII), and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI); or graduate of a U.S. Military Flight Instructor Training Program.
• Familiarity with DCMA 8210.1D and CNAF M-3710.7 flight operations requirements.
• Understanding ofISR Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and their application in deployed operations.
• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, negotiation, conflict management, and time management within mission-driven environments.
• Prior experience supporting U.S. Government or allied ISR missions in austere or deployed settings highly desirable

Benefits

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

WorkAuthorization/SecurityClearance

• Current USPassportrequired
• Current USdriver’s licenserequired
• Active US Secret Security Clearancerequired
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to access classified informationin accordance withUS Government contract requirement

AAP/EEO Statement

MetreaSpecial Aerospace, ISR Inc. is 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.

PositionTypeandExpectedHoursofWork

This positionrequires non-standardwork hours driven by contract flight schedulingneeds.Work days, shifts, and hours willchange in accordance withbusinessrequirements.Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available.

WorkEnvironment

This jobpredominantly operatesat austerelocations when deployed.

Travel

50%

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

$135,000-$151,000 USD

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.