Airworthiness Operations Manager

Metrea•Tampa, FL

5d•$145,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Metrea is seeking an Airworthiness Operations Manager to execute day-to-day Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) operations across assigned aircraft platforms. This role is crucial for ensuring aircraft remain compliant, mission-ready, and aligned with regulatory and company standards by integrating maintenance planning, configuration control, and operational requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to anticipate issues, make sound technical decisions in dynamic environments, and translate CAMO strategy into disciplined execution. This position serves as a delegated authority for airworthiness decisions and acts as the operational backbone of the CAMO.

Requirements

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required
7+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, or continuing airworthiness management
Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations (Parts 43, 91, 135, 145) and familiarity with EASA frameworks
Experience in maintenance planning, configuration control, and aircraft records management
Experience interfacing with OEMs and managing technical escalations
Ability to make sound technical decisions in dynamic operational environments
Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced, multi-platform operational environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues across teams and leadership levels
Proven ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional organization
High attention to detail with a focus on compliance, traceability, and operational impact
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital recordkeeping systems
Willingness to support on-call requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be a U.S. citizen
Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Inspection Authorization (IA) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day CAMO operations across assigned aircraft platforms (Jet and/or Turbo prop as the organization scales)
Develop and maintain medium and long-term maintenance plans, including heavy maintenance, inspections, and major component events
Serve as the primary technical point of contact with OEMs, vendors, and internal stakeholders for airworthiness-related matters
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, etc.) and company standards, including AD/SB tracking, inspection program compliance, and configuration control
Review and validate aircraft status, discrepancies, and maintenance actions to ensure safe and compliant return to service
Act as delegated CAM and/or Part 135 DOM when required, providing decision authority on airworthiness matters
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of CAMO processes, tools, and data integrity (AMOS, FL3XX, etc.)
Contribute to fleet-level analysis including reliability trends, repeat discrepancies, and maintenance forecasting
Support aircraft transitions, deployments, and new capability integrations from an airworthiness perspective
Serve as the go-to resource for resolving material and technical constraints, including identifying approved alternatives, coordinating with engineering, and developing solutions when parts or support are not readily available