Head of Air Mobility Group

Metrea•Temecula, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) will lead the development and delivery of Metrea's aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. This role involves overseeing fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, as well as managing the integration of new processes and technologies. The Head of AIRMOB will serve as a Core Group member of Metrea’s Senior Leadership Team, playing a central role in shaping and executing enterprise strategy with a focus on "safe, reliable and compliant global tanker operations." The position requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to build trust, leading the design and development of Maintenance & Airworthiness and Tanker Operations Capability Areas, and delivering exceptional AAR capabilities to support US Navy and Indian Air Force customers.

Requirements

Senior leadership experience in aerospace & defense, with proven ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity through sound judgment.
Extensive aircrew background, ideally with AAR expertise.
Deep knowledge of aviation regulatory environments (FAA essential, DCMA desirable), including hands-on operations experience and ideally prior accountable executive responsibility in the commercial sector.
Working knowledge of FAA Airworthiness and Maintenance procedures.
Proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders (customers, suppliers, partners) to represent the company at the highest levels.
Track record of leading teams, managing budgets, and delivering measurable results.
Familiarity with US government budget cycles and procurement processes.
Strong critical thinking, judgment, and attention to detail; intellectually curious and quick to adapt.
Skilled at identifying key issues, troubleshooting, and problem-solving to advance long-term strategic goals.
Highly organized, reliable, discreet, and disciplined, with strong execution skills.
Effective in matrixed, collaborative environments, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
Emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and intellectually humble, with the ability to challenge and refine one’s own thinking.
Eligible to hold TS/SCI security clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Position may require passing a government-administered background check.
Role will require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior accountable executive responsibility in the commercial sector.
DCMA knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of the AIRMOB Group, implementing scalable, efficient processes.
Build industry-specific frameworks, financial models, and digital systems to enable workflow automation and meet government contracting requirements.
Provide decision support at tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
Identify growth opportunities in knowledge, skills, and culture; drive professional development and talent acquisition to build a high-performing team.
Foster a unified “One Team” culture rooted in humility, aligned with Metrea’s Individual Firmware attributes.
Lead development of the Group’s growth strategy through the annual Enterprise Value Case (EVC) cycle, delivering Strategic Milestones (SMs) and OKRs across AIRMOB Capability Areas (CAs) in alignment with Metrea’s Strategy Map.
Contribute to Metrea’s Campaign Plan (CAMPLAN), Capability Plan (CAPEPLAN), and Marketing Plans (MPLAN) relevant to AAR.
Oversee performance reviews of AIRMOB CAs, ensuring progress against OKRs and KPIs; lead interventions when necessary.
Support reporting (monthly, quarterly, board) with strategic analysis, risk planning, and mitigation strategies.
Actively assess and shape Group risk exposure and opportunity management, influencing internal programs and potential acquisitions.