[Hiring] Air Refueling Operator @Metrea

Role Description

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

• Pre-flight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation
• Computing/loading weight and balance data
• Loading/unloading personnel and cargo
• Safely and effectively transfer fuel from MSM tanker aircraft (MPRS, BDA, Boom) to contracted receiver aircraft 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
• Adhere to company Flight 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10 years as a KC-135 Boom Operator
• 2000 total hours
• 200 IB-EB hours
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs
• Current FAA Class 2 Medical
• Current US Passport

Requirements

• The employee must be a US citizen
• Employees must be able to have and maintain a secret clearance

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan eligibility
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Subsided gym membership/plans through Wellhub

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time/Part-Time position with varying working hours to meet the US government's customer requirements, department and business needs.
• Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
• This position includes periodic overseas commitments.
• Incumbents must be available for deployments of up to 90 days every two years to designated OCONUS locations.
• Full-Time ARO’s are committed to 15 flight days per calendar month.

Work Environment

• This job operates inside a KC-135.

Travel

• Travel requirements are 50%.