Head Aircraft Mechanic (Jet) jobs in District of Columbia

Company Overview 

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service, through a commercial subscription model, across 5 different mission verticals. Metrea Management oversees 9 global business units via Operations, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams. 

Position Summary 

This role is responsible for performing all aspects of aircraft maintenance, both scheduled and unscheduled in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91 and AR 95-20 regulations as well as supporting the logistical requirements for maintaining and operating in a remote Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) environment.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement

• Perform on-site aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspections and repairs on the Bombardier Challenger 604 Jet.
• Complete aircraft logbook entries.
• Assist in retaining and maintaining all on-site aircraft records in both hardcopy and electronic form.
• Continuously update and utilize an electronic, online maintenance tracking mechanism (ATP FlightDocs) to allow for efficient maintenance planning, time limit item tracking, assist with aircraft scheduling, aircraft time and cycle tracking and to provide for future maintenance expenditure planning and warranty parts tracking.
• Assist in maintaining a list of aircraft discrepancies and make decisions based upon safety, Minimum Equipment List and necessity to defer maintenance actions when applicable, maximizing efficiencies and aircraft availability.
• Adhere to the following programs and policies: Foreign Object Damage (FOD) program, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and policy, Tool Control Program (internal management and external enforcement), Maintenance Training Program and Corrosion Control Program.
• Manages material readiness, inventory, and accountability of all maintenance related materials, specifically aviation parts, Ground Support Equipment and tooling.
• Assist in executing rapid acceptance and delivery (such as core returns) of all items (spares and commercial) via DoD and commercial freight methods to and from the on-site location.
• Responsible for accurately tracking monthly inventories of all on-site maintenance related items and will furnish reports to the Lead Airframe and Powerplant Technician for distribution as required.
• Assist in generating monthly time and cycle reports for each aircraft at their site to the Maintenance Control Manager (MCM).
• Assist in maintaining and managing a spare parts inventory on-site.
• Read and understand Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and Structural Repair Manuals.
• Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule.

Competency Statements

• Commitment to Metrea Firmware.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and ensure mission success.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Must pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to multitask in high stress situations and environments.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies based on contract. 

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required.