Manager of Maintenance Programs

Manager of Maintenance Programs

Metrea

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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 Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc.)

leverage to achieve their targets.

Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations. It manages the integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring that tanker aircraft remain mission‑ready through effective logistics, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance.

By coordinating across various teams, AIRMOB ensures the fleet meets both current and future operational needs, supporting a range of specialized air mobility missions.

The Manager of Maintenance Programs is responsible for development, maintenance and revision of AIRMOB aircraft maintenance programs, preparation of technical data and detailed task cards, work instructions, and heavy maintenance packages, and oversight of maintenance programs and records data of new aircraft entering into service. The position supervises the Fleet Strategy and Asset Planning Manager and ensures technical records data accuracy of aircraft entering into service.

The Maintenance Programs Manager coordinates closely with applicable regulatory authorities, AIRMOB’s Head of Quality and Airworthiness for maintenance programs auditing and compliance, Metrea Asset Management, and other stakeholders involved with aircraft entering into services.

• Oversee the development and accuracy of the Aircraft Maintenance Programs for the full AIRMOB fleet, and related Work Instruction Cards.
• Continuously reviews applicable technical data from OEMs, engineering authorities and regulatory agencies to ensure programs reflect the most current inspection requirements for the fleet.
• Develop bridging activities between inspection programs to standardize maintenance activities and increase mechanical reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance program(s) and revisions with Head of Technical Services and the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the development/maintenance of Minimum Equipment List (MEL/DDPG) in coordination with Flight Operations, Maintenance and Airworthiness.
• Develop bridging requirements to integrate newly acquired aircraft into the Aircraft Maintenance Inspection Programs.
• Manage fleet strategy and asset management activities for data integrity and records accuracy of data entered into MIS for aircraft entering into service.
• Obtain regulatory approval when required for modifications/repairs performed on aircraft, powerplants and components in coordination with the Head of Technical Services and the Head of Quality and Airworthiness.
• Participate in industry working groups, steering committees, meetings and conferences.

• 10+ years’ experience developing aircraft inspection programs, including but not limited to KC‑135 military aircraft maintenance and inspection programs and technical data.
• Ability to understand complex technical data/documents and translate them to maintenance instructions.
• Experience with 14 CFR and coordinating with regulatory agencies.
• Project management experience, including software implementation and cross‑functional coordination.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical and communication skills.

• A&P License preferred
• Valid Passport
• Valid Driver’s License

• Highly computer literate. Ability to develop tools to support position responsibilities.
• In depth experience utilizing aviation…