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 Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metreas files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.
Group Overview
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
This Avionics Technician role is responsible for conducting tests, repairs and troubleshooting of avionics equipment in any military or commercial aircraft. These are the electronic and computerized hardware systems in the aircraft taken out of the cockpit or avionics bay and routed to the shop for repair. Specialized training is required to handle the avionics of various aircraft types which are often unique to each type.
Role and Responsibilities
- Perform testing and troubleshooting of electronic components and assemblies using prescribed circuit testers, oscilloscopes, test rigs or voltmeters.
- Troubleshoot, repair, modify, install, and update avionics systems as specified with minimal amounts of direct supervision.
- Perform repair and overhaul in compliance with manufacturer overhaul reference manuals.
- Comply with US-FAA avionics maintenance standards.
- Maintain and update repair records of each avionics unit.
- Perform data entry in the automated daily productivity system.
- Access and update the inventory management system to place part orders when replacing parts of an avionics unit, making sure that the correct part number is used.
- Must always be conscious of safety in any procedure.
- High competence in troubleshooting and repairing electronics.
- Understand and apply manufacturers repair manuals as well as engineering and FAA bulletins.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as the work requires working in a team.
- Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule.
- Commitment to company values.
- Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and carry out the mission.
- Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
- Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask in high stress situations / environments.
Skills and Experience
- Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s preferred
- 2 years’ work experience may be substituted for Associates Degree
- Experience: 4+ years in aircraft avionics, 6+ years preferred
- Prior military supporting aircraft maintenance from forward deployed locations.
- Garmin G1000
- Beechcraft King Air BE350 highly preferred.
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance.
- Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate under FAA Part 65
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must have a current US Passport
Our Firmware
Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
Medical insurance options
Dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan eligibility
Parental leave
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Employee must be a US citizen.
Employee must be able to hold and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special 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, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60 days. Rotation schedule might be adjusted in order to meet program requirements.
Work Location
OCONUS
Work Environment
During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies widely based on geographic location of contract operations
Travel
Travel requirements are 50 - OCONUS deployment