Pilot In Command KC135

Metrea; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defense company is seeking skilled Pilots-in-command for their KC-135 tanker aircraft. This exciting role involves commanding a crew during various flight operations, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive flight experience, including specific qualifications related to the KC-135. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation while contributing to national security efforts. With opportunities for travel and a supportive culture, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in military aviation.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits

Retirement Plan Eligibility

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Support

Qualifications

• 100 hours of flight time in KC-135 Aircraft.
• Current ATP or Restricted ATP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Command a crew of 3 in various flight scenarios.
• Conduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections.

Skills

Flight Command

Situational Awareness

Crew Resource Management

English Language Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions), that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.

Capability Unit

Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) operates a fleet of KC-135 aircraft, offering an air-to-air refueling service that seamlessly, safely, and professionally integrates into military aviation training and operations.

Position Summary

Pilots-in-command (PICs) are aircraft commanders aboard Metrea Strategic Mobility’s (MSM) KC-135 tanker aircraft.

Role and Responsibilities

• Command a crew of 3 while responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency scenarios.
• Conduct procedurally correct and expeditious pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation.
• Maintain Situational Awareness (SA) and use Crew Resource Management (CRM) throughout all phases of flight.
• Adhere to company Flight Operation Procedures (FOPs), Ground Operation Procedures (GOPs), FAA regulations, and Safety Notices.
• Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 100 hours of flight time in KC-135 Aircraft
• 1000 total hours (with the military conversion rate of 1 military hour equal to 1.2 civilian hours)
• KC-135 MPRS Experience
• US Air Force Instrument/Qualification, KC-135 check-ride in the last year
• Prefer US Air Force Instrument/Qualification, KC-135 check-ride in the previous 12 months
• KC-135R IP/EP experience in the previous 51 months
• KC-135 Block 30 experience

Skills

• Ability to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance.
• Good command of the English language; oral and written.

Computer Skills

• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs

Certificates

• Minimum of FAA Flying Class 2 Physical
• FCC Radiotelegraph Operators Permit
• Current ATP or Restricted ATP
• Current MEI and CFII certificate
• B-707 Type rating
• Current US Passport
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Information

Our Culture: Metrea’s core value “rooted in humility” is supported by attributes such as entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver, which form our Teammate Firmware and culture. We are a highly collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization passionate about our work and colleagues.

Benefits include health and welfare, retirement plan eligibility, and work authorization/security clearance requirements (US citizenship and ability to hold a Top Secret clearance).

This is a remote position with varying hours; on-call availability is required. Travel involves a minimum of 7 days of flying per month for part-time pilots and up to 15 days for full-time pilots. Work location: Metrea Strategic Mobility Flightline, Moreno Valley, CA.

Physical demands include daily activity such as walking, lifting, reaching overhead. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with needs.

Note: Responsibilities may change at any time without notice.