[Hiring] Crew Scheduler @Metrea

Role Description

The Part-time Crew Scheduler serves as one of the primary points of contact for crew scheduling and operational coordination supporting AAR operations. This role is responsible for overseeing crew deployment strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and making real-time operational decisions to support mission execution.

• Lead and oversee development of flight crew schedules in alignment with FAA regulations, operational priorities, and company policies.
• Evaluate crew availability, qualifications, and readiness to determine appropriate mission assignments.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex scheduling conflicts, irregular operations, and resource constraints.
• Serve as a central point of coordination for flight operations, partnering with pilots, AROs, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, safety standards, and company procedures through proactive monitoring and decision-making.
• Analyze crew utilization, duty/rest compliance, and operational demands to optimize scheduling outcomes.
• Anticipate and mitigate operational risks by adjusting crew plans based on changing mission requirements and constraints.
• Maintain accountability for accurate scheduling data, reporting, and operational tracking.
• Oversee staffing of all missions, ensuring alignment with operational readiness and safety requirements.
• Direct scheduling and coordination of training missions to sustain crew and Aircrew qualifications.
• Provide oversight of Aircrew certification status and manage evaluation processes to ensure compliance.
• Review and enhance training materials and procedures related to Aircrew and scheduling functions.
• Provide operational support across pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities as needed to maintain mission continuity.
• Apply working knowledge of weight and balance, air refueling operations, and flight procedures to support operational decisions.
• Maintain situational awareness and apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles across all phases of operations.
• Ensure adherence to Flight Operations Procedures (FOPs), Ground Operations Procedures (GOPs), and safety requirements.
• Maintain advanced operational knowledge of KC-135 tanker operations.
• Forecast long-term crew staffing needs and make recommendations to leadership to support operational scalability.

Qualifications

• Experience in flight operations, crew scheduling, or a related operational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and flight operations compliance requirements.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions impacting operational effectiveness and safety.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Ability to operate with autonomy in a dynamic, high-demand operational environment.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across operational and leadership teams.
• Working knowledge of aerial refueling operations, the National Airspace System, and flight planning concepts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options.
• HSA/FSA accounts.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 6% employer 401(k) match.
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Generous PTO.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage.
• AD&D Coverage.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized gym membership/plans through Wellhub.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position requires eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.
• Position may require passing a government-administered background check.
• Role may require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time position, hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

Work Environment

Remote

Travel

Travel requirements may be as high as 35%.

Base Pay Range

The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, which may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.

Pay Range: $50 — $55 USD

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.