Aircraft Mechanic

Metrea•Moreno Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats. Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service – spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack – from the lab to the field – we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific. The 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 Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for successfully performing all facets of maintenance and documentation on KC-135R aircraft for private, commercial, Air-to-Air Refueling Operations. The Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for daily aircraft inspections in accordance with the approved Air Mobility (AIRMOB) processes.

Requirements

5+ years working with the KC-135 aircraft, towing, jacking, and hazardous material use, storage, and disposal
High school diploma or equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (specifically Word and Excel)
A&P – Required
Engine run qualified, and an ASTM NCATT Aircraft Electronic Technician Certificate
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Passport
Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance.
Must have good command of the English language; oral and written
Proven and demonstrable attention to detail skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, having the ability to determine causes of errors and deciding on course of action to solve
Comprehensive understanding of company philosophy and processes
Must be able to take initiative and work independently
Excellent communication skills, the ability to read and understand information presented in writing
Employee must be a US citizen
Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment start date is preferred, but not required

Nice To Haves

Multi-Point Refueling System experience is a plus, but not essential
CFM56 2-B jet engine experience is a plus, but not essential

Responsibilities

Inspect mechanical components of the KC-135 to identify problems
Maintain and repair all systems of the KC-135 to include Hydraulics System – Replace hydraulic components, bleed systems, and diagnose defects
Avionics – Guidance & Control / Radio Communications
Jet Engine – Inspection, engine control rigging, and basic maintenance
Electrics – Use wiring schematics, trace ground, and power faults, and rectify component failures
Minor Fuel system repair, replace seals, in tank fuel probes and fuel system components
Minor Sheet Metal repair, including minor riveting
Aero Repair – Repair, replacement, and rigging of flight control surfaces
Major / Minor aircraft inspections
Perform daily aircraft inspections, launch/recover, refuel / defuel, debrief aircrew, troubleshoot, and repair discrepancies, jack aircraft, tow, and operate all required GSE (Ground Support Equipment)
Follow all safety directives, maintenance procedures, and FAA regulations
Remain current on all required training and certifications
Accurately record aircraft maintenance in the automated maintenance records system
Flight-line driving
All other duties assigned