META AEROSPACE MANAGEMENT

Title: Air Refueling Operator 

Reports to: Chief Air Refueling Operator 

Legal Entity: MSM  

Group: AIRMOB Capability Area: AAR Operations Capability: Flight Ops Level: Specialist 

Work Arrangement: Remote 

Company Overview  

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets. 

Group Overview  

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.  

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Position Summary  

Air Refueling Operators (ARO’s) are aircrew members aboard Metrea Strategic Mobility’s (MSM) tanker aircraft.  

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Pre-flight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation.
• Computing/loading weight and balance data.

• Loading/unloading personnel and cargo.
• Safely and effectivelytransferfuel from MSM tanker aircraft(MPRS, BDA, Boom) to contracted receiveraircraft during flight.
• Operational checks of Air Refueling equipment (to include onboard camera/recording systems).
• Maintain Situational Awareness (SA) and use Crew Resource Management (CRM) throughout all phases of flight.
• Adhereto companyFlight Operation Procedures (FOP’s), Ground Operation Procedures (GOP’s), and Safety Notices.
• Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet. 

Skills and Experience 

Education: High School Diploma or GED 

Experience:  

• 10 years as a KC-135 Boom Operator
• 2000 total hours
• 200 IB-EB hours