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Metrea · 6 hours ago

Aviation Engineering and Technical Support Manager

Moreno Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $135K/yr

10+ years exp

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. The Aviation Engineering and Technical Support Manager oversees modifications and engineering activities, ensuring aircraft configuration management and providing technical support for Maintenance and Flight Operations.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and liaison engineering functions for the performance of TCTOs, AMOCs, ADs, SBs and major repairs/alterations with manufacturers, external engineering agencies, and the Head of Maintenance

Lead and manage a team of technical subject matter experts and liaison with both internal and external engineering and technical organizations

Research and develop short- and long-term roadmaps to address sustainment issues such as parts/systems obsolescence, reliably and maintainability, and enhance mission effectiveness

Maintain Engineering Order (EO), TCTO and modifications indexes, and records of Major Repairs/Alterations (Dent & Buckle program) for each aircraft

Coordinate the development of all necessary engineering and technical documentation required to complete aircraft, engine and appliance alterations within regulatory and company schedule and budgetary requirements

Oversee the Weight & Balance and Configuration programs in coordination with the Configuration Control Manager, Flight Operations and Head of Maintenance

Develop, issue and control Fleet Campaign Directives (FCD) in coordination with Maintenance Programs, and the Heads of Maintenance, Airworthiness and Technical Services

Obtain regulatory approval when required for modifications/repairs performed on aircraft, powerplants and components in coordination with Head, Tanker Technical Services and the Head of Airworthiness

Participate in industry working groups, steering committees, meetings and conferences

Lead a team of select subject matter experts providing technical support throughout the Tanker Maintenance and Airworthiness Department

Qualification

Engineering Authorizations/OrdersMilitary aircraft maintenanceAircraft modificationsWeight & Balance processesA&P LicenseAviation maintenance softwareProject managementAnalytical skillsSupervisory experienceHighly computer literateMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills