Air Refueling Operator

Metrea

3d•$126,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Air Refueling Operators (AROs) are aircrew members aboard Metrea Strategic Mobility tanker aircraft. They support aerial refueling missions by preparing aircraft and equipment, managing cargo and weight-and-balance requirements, and transferring fuel to contracted receiver aircraft in flight. AROs maintain operational awareness and crew coordination, follow company flight and ground procedures, and keep their qualifications and knowledge of the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet current. The role operates inside a KC-135 and includes approximately 50% travel, periodic overseas commitments, and deployments of up to 90 days every two years to designated OCONUS locations. Full-time AROs are committed to 15 flight days per calendar month. Working hours vary to meet customer, department, and business requirements; exempt employees may need to be on call as business needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
10 years of experience as a KC-135 Boom Operator.
2,000 total hours.
200 IB-EB hours.
Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Current FAA Class 2 Medical.
Current US passport.
Must be a US citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Must be available for deployments of up to 90 days every two years to designated OCONUS locations.
Travel requirements are 50%.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-flight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections; complete checklists and documentation.
Compute and load aircraft weight-and-balance data.
Load and unload personnel and cargo.
Safely transfer fuel in flight from MSM tanker aircraft using MPRS, BDA, or boom systems to contracted receiver aircraft.
Perform operational checks of air-refueling equipment, including onboard camera and recording systems.
Maintain situational awareness and use Crew Resource Management throughout all phases of flight.
Follow company Flight Operation Procedures, Ground Operation Procedures, and Safety Notices.
Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet.