Position Summary

The Flight Operations Lead Captain is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance of our flight operations. This position requires an individual with exceptional leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of FAA regulations who will uphold the standards of Metrea's flight operations and safety procedures. This role oversees and vectors pilots to maintain the highest standards of safety and proficiency and assists the Head of Flight Operations on administrative and operational tasks.

In addition to these leadership responsibilities, the position also serves as a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of Metrea Strategic Mobility's KC-135 tanker aircraft. In this capacity, the individual exercises final authority for the safe and compliant operation of assigned missions, leads flight crews through all phases of flight, and ensures strict adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, operational specifications, and contractual requirements. PIC responsibilities include mission planning and execution, sound aeronautical decision-making consistent with the SMS, and the completion of post-flight duties. The role requires maintaining all required qualifications, training, certifications, and currency, and performing additional flight-related duties as assigned.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Duties as assigned by Head of Flight Operations.

What You'll Bring

• Must be highly knowledgeable in applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Metrea Manuals, and all 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 our customers with world-class air refueling.
• Knowledgeable on the use of Foreflight.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field or 10 years equivalent experience.
• ATP Multi-Engine Land with B-707/B-720 Type Ratings (Restricted ATP permissible).
• Previous USAF Instructor and Evaluator certification for KC-135 desired
• Valid Driver's License and US Passport.
• Ability to maintain Top Secret clearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan options including 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 a U.S. citizen.

Ability to maintain Top Secret clearance throughout employment.

Role requires adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

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 Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

Work Location

Temecula and Moreno Valley, CA

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting as well as inflight on the KC-135R/RG and C-135FR aircraft.

Travel

30%