Ground Support Equipment Lead

Metrea•Moreno Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Support Equipment Lead owns the ground support equipment (GSE), tooling, and calibration infrastructure supporting maintenance of Metrea’s KC-135R and C-135FR tanker fleet. The role ensures equipment is serviceable, current on inspections and calibration, properly documented, and available where technicians need it. Success includes maintaining audit-ready tool control and calibration programs, keeping GSE mission-capable at home station and deployed locations, and anticipating maintenance-operation needs. The role is part of Metrea’s Air Mobility Group, which develops and delivers aerial refueling capabilities and supports tanker fleet readiness and operational effectiveness. This is a full-time exempt position with typical hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours and shifts may change with business needs, and on-call availability may be required. The work takes place in hangar, flightline, and shop settings in all weather conditions, with routine exposure to aircraft noise, fuels, lubricants, and moving equipment. Travel may be up to 25% domestically and internationally to operating and deployed locations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance support, GSE maintenance, or tool crib/calibration program management.
Working knowledge of tool control, FOD prevention, and calibration recall programs.
Experience maintaining or managing powered and non-powered ground support equipment.
Strong inventory management and recordkeeping discipline.
Ability to train and supervise personnel in equipment operation and tool accountability practices.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
U.S. passport required for international travel.
Must be able to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate powered ground support equipment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet applicable background and adjudication requirements; the position may require passing a government-administered background check.
Must adhere to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Nice To Haves

Military aviation support equipment (AGE/GSE) background.
A&P certificate or prior aircraft maintenance technician experience.
Experience supporting KC-135, B707, or other large aircraft operations.
Experience with AMOS or comparable M&E information systems.

Responsibilities

Manage the GSE fleet, including tow vehicles, power units, jacks, stands, hydraulic and air carts, and nitrogen servicing equipment.
Own the GSE preventive maintenance and inspection program, ensuring equipment is serviceable, inspected, and properly documented.
Run tool crib operations, including issue and return accountability, storage, and inventory accuracy.
Own the tool control and FOD prevention program for tooling, including marking, inventories, and lost-tool procedures.
Manage the calibration program for precision tools and test equipment, including recall scheduling, vendor coordination, and records.
Track shelf-life items and consumable tooling, ensuring expired items are removed from service.
Plan and provision GSE and tooling for deployed operations, including fly-away kit tooling content and equipment positioning.
Coordinate procurement, repair, and disposition of GSE and tooling with Logistics and vendors.
Maintain GSE, tooling, and calibration data in AMOS, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.
Enforce safety and OSHA compliance for GSE operation and shop equipment, including operator training and qualification.