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Company Overview
Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.
Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service - spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack - from the lab to the field - we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Group Overview
Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance,
and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures Metrea's airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready
across dynamic operational environments
Position Summary
The Senior Technical Records Manager oversees the management, accuracy, and integrity of all aircraft technical and maintenance records across the fleet. This role ensures compliance with
FAA, EASA, and company recordkeeping requirements, leads a team of records specialists/auditors, and establishes robust processes for documentation, retention, and audits. The Technical
Records Manager partners closely with the Quality and Maintenance teams to maintain the airworthiness documentation and traceability of all aircraft assets.
What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the Technical Records team responsible for aircraft maintenance docu mentation and auditing functions
• Develop and maintain company procedures for aircraft recordkeeping in compliance with FAA, EASA, and customer requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all maintenance documentation, including logbooks, work orders, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and modification records
• Oversee the digital and physical archiving of aircraft records; ensure proper retention, accessibility, and security
• Manage system administration and transition efforts for electronic recordkeeping platforms (Veryon, AMOS, FL3XX)
• Review and resolve audit findings with corrective actions to ensure record integrity and work on continuous improvement of record keeping
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Quality to ensure aircraft status, time-controlled components, and inspection programs are properly documented
• Support aircraft deliveries, returns, and transitions by ensuring all technical records meet regulatory and contractual requirements
• Prepare and deliver management reports on records accuracy, audit results, and compliance metrics. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to the Technical Records team

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in aviation maintenance management or a related field preferred, or a minimum of 5 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required; Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing or auditing aircraft maintenance documentation
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft maintenance manuals, regulatory standards (FAA Part 43/91/135/145), and recordkeeping requirement

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment
• Ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Proficiency with Adobe
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel and SharePoint
• Familiarity with maintenance tracking software (AMOS, CAMP, Veryon)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and busi ness needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting
Travel
20%
Base Pay Range
The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.
Pay Range
$75,000-$90,000 USD
Our Firmware
At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.
Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.