Program Manager Air to Air Refueling

Metrea Management LLC•Temecula, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas—including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capability—designing, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation. With operators and engineers under one roof, we close the gap between lab and field—what we call connecting design with effect. Metrea’s solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving. This approach enables our partners to do more with less and achieve outsized, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Metrea has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and manage complex air-to-air refueling programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in program management, deep knowledge of air-to-air refueling systems, and experience supporting OCONUS operations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver on-time and within budget.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of program management experience in aerospace or defense programs.
Direct experience with air-to-air refueling systems and associated technologies.
Proven ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience supporting OCONUS operations and understanding of international logistics and compliance.
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be a US Citizen
Position requires passing a government-administered background check.
Valid US Drivers License required

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
PMP or equivalent certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead program planning, execution, and delivery for air-to-air refueling projects.
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and logistics teams to ensure program objectives are met.
Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for program status and deliverables.
Oversee compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Support OCONUS deployments and operations (Program is OCONUS).