Strategic Flight Ops Lead & KC-135 PIC

Metrea; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Job summary

Metrea is seeking a Flight Operations Pilot Liaison to ensure operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance for its KC-135 tanker operations. The role includes acting as PIC, leading flight crews, and coordinating with the Head of Flight Operations on administrative tasks.

The candidate must hold extensive KC-135 flight experience, FAA knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a 30% travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field or 10 years equivalent experience.
• Must be highly knowledgeable in FAA regulations, Metrea Manuals, and related policies and procedures.
• Extensive KC-135 flight experience.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Set a high standard for providing customers with world-class air refueling.
• Knowledgeable on the use of Foreflight.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Pilot Records Database (PRD) process, in determining hiring eligibility for crew members
• Acts as a liaison between crew members and other managers
• May plan and modify routes for company aircraft in operations
• Maintain an adequate roster of properly qualified, current, and available pilots to meet company requirements
• Ensure that each pilot assigned to flight duty meets the applicable requirements and that the certification for these requirements is maintained in the crew member’s record
• Monitor pilot currency and legality and remove any pilot from the schedule before the expiration of any applicable qualification requirement
• Will serve as PIC in KC-135 operations, adhering to all applicable provisions and regulations
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Aviation management knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field

Tools

Foreflight

Job description

Metrea is seeking a Flight Operations Pilot Liaison to ensure operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance for its KC-135 tanker operations. The role includes acting as PIC, leading flight crews, and coordinating with the Head of Flight Operations on administrative tasks.

The candidate must hold extensive KC-135 flight experience, FAA knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a 30% travel