Lead Training Captain

Metrea Management LLC•Temecula, CA

3d•$195,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role sits within the Air Mobility area of Metrea. 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. In this role you will be responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive pilot training programs for KC-135 operations. This role ensures compliance with aviation regulations, oversees simulator and flight training, and mentors instructor pilots to maintain the highest standards of safety and proficiency. In addition to these responsibilities, the position also serves as a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of Metrea Strategic Mobility’s KC-135 tanker aircraft. In this capacity, the individual exercises final authority for the safe and compliant operation of assigned missions, leads flight crews through all phases of flight, and ensures strict adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, operational specifications, and contractual requirements. PIC responsibilities include mission planning and execution, sound aeronautical decision-making consistent with the SMS, and the completion of post-flight duties. The role requires maintaining all required qualifications, training, certifications, and currency, and performing additional flight-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field or equivalent experience.
Extensive KC-135 flight experience and instructor/evaluator background.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Familiarity with LMS and training software.
ATP Multi-Engine Land with B-707/B-720 Type Ratings
Previous USAF Instructor certification for KC-135
Current Certified Flight Instructor Instrument and AMEL Instructor.
Valid Driver’s License and US Passport.
Ability to maintain a Secret clearance.
U.S. citizen.
Ability to maintain Secret clearance throughout employment.
Adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Responsibilities

Design and implement initial, recurrent, and specialized pilot training programs.
Ensure compliance with FAA, ICAO, and company standards.
Conduct instruction in the aircraft.
Conduct evaluations and audits to maintain training effectiveness.
Mentor and supervise instructor pilots.
Manage simulator and flight training resources.
Integrate SMS and risk management practices into training.
Stay current with advancements in aviation training and technology.
Provide ground, simulator, and inflight instruction aboard a KC-135R/RG and C-135FR aircraft as appropriate.
Maintain appropriate flight currencies in the KC-135R/RG and C-135FR as appropriate.
Serve as a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of Metrea Strategic Mobility’s KC-135 tanker aircraft.
Exercise final authority for the safe and compliant operation of assigned missions.
Lead flight crews through all phases of flight.
Ensure strict adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, operational specifications, and contractual requirements.
Perform mission planning and execution.
Make sound aeronautical decisions consistent with the SMS.
Complete post-flight duties.
Maintain all required qualifications, training, certifications, and currency.
Perform additional flight-related duties as assigned.