Air Refueling Operator

Title: Air Refueling Operator

Reports to: Chief Air Refueling Operator

Legal Entity: MSM

Group: AIRMOB Capability Area: AAROperations 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 membersaboard Metrea Strategic Mobility’s (MSM) tankeraircraft.

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 fromMSM tankeraircraft(MPRS, BDA, Boom) to contracted receiveraircraftduring 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