Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas—including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation.
Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capability—designing, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation. With operators and engineers under one roof, we close the gap between lab and field—what we call connecting design with effect.
Metrea’s solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving. This approach enables our partners to do more with less and achieve outsized, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Metrea has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.
Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s Intelligence, 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. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures Metrea’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Planner is responsible to the Head of Maintenance for the effective planning of scheduled maintenance and support to unscheduled maintenance events. The Maintenance Planner will work closely with the Head of MX, CAMO, and SC&L ( supply chain and logistics ) to ensure the sites have everything required for the timely completion of MX and aircraft RTS (Return to Service)events. This position requires a deep knowledge of approved aircraft maintenance plans/inspection requirements, aircraft MX requirements, approved aircraft data, engineering requirements, and approved parts documentation. An aircraft Airframe and Powerplant license is required, and an IA (inspection authorization) is preferred.
What You’ll Do
The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning scheduled maintenance events for deployed aircraft in coordination with the associated site. They will receive the SOW (statement of work) from the CAMO for the scheduled maintenance that needs to be performed on a specific aircraft. Then the MX Planner will ensure the site has the parts required, any engineering, tooling, and manpower to perform this MX. Minimizing downtime is paramount. The MX planner will also ensure the timely delivery of AOG parts to site, including special tooling and engineering, as required, to complete the MX. This job requires a vast knowledge of the King Air 350 and a working knowledge of the Challenger 605 business jet. A vast knowledge of scheduled maintenance plans/inspection requirements, including TLIs (time limited items), is required. The Maintenance Planner will report directly to the SAM US Head of Maintenance and will continually keep them informed of the MX progress.
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Plan aircraft MX parts, engineering, tooling etc…. for all deployed scheduled and unscheduled MX operations.
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This position requires collaboration with the Head of Maintenance, Head of CAMO, and SC&L (supply chain and logistics)
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This position requires a high degree of motivation, time management, and organizational skills.
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Working knowledge of AMOS, EO’s (engineering orders), and aircraft maintenance manuals is required.
What You’ll Bring
- Vast knowledge of King Air 350 systems, as well as a working knowledge of Challenger 605, is required.
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Strong operational understanding of deployed aviation maintenance requirements.
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Advanced computer skills (AMOS, Monday, Microsoft Office, Aircraft MX manuals)
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Exceptional organizational skills.
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Cross-functional leadership and communication.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
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A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or 10 years maintenance experience.
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Prior maintenance leadership required
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10+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance.
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Vast King Air 350 knowledge.
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Working knowledge of the Challenger 605
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Airframe and Powerplant license required. IA (inspection authorization) preferred.
Our Firmware
At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—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.
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 through Wellhub
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.
AAP / EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Teammates must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
Work Location
Tampa, FL
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Travel
Travel requirements are up to 10%
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
