Airworthiness Manager

Company Overview 

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas—including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capability—designing, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation. With operators and engineers under one roof, we close the gap between lab and field—what we call connecting design with effect. Metrea’s solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving. This approach enables our partners to do more with less and achieve outsized, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Metrea has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. 

This role sits within the Special Air Missions Group area of Metrea 

Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures Metrea’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments. Position Summary In this role, you will execute day-to-day Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) operations across assigned aircraft platforms. You will ensure aircraft remain compliant, mission-ready, and aligned with regulatory and company standards by integrating maintenance planning, configuration control, and operational requirements. You will be successful if you can anticipate issues before they impact operations, make sound technical decisions in dynamic environments, and translate CAMO strategy into disciplined execution. This role serves as a delegated authority for airworthiness decisions and acts as the operational backbone of the CAMO. 

What You’ll Do 

• Execute day-to-day CAMO operations across assigned aircraft platforms (Jet and/or Turboprop as the organization scales) 

• Develop and maintain medium and long-term maintenance plans, including heavy maintenance, inspections, and major component events 

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact with OEMs, vendors, and internal stakeholders for airworthiness-related matters 

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, etc.) and company standards, including AD/SB tracking, inspection program compliance, and configuration control 

• Review and validate aircraft status, discrepancies, and maintenance actions to ensure safe and compliant return to service 

• Act as delegated CAM and/or Part 135 DOM when required, providing decision authority on airworthiness matters 

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of CAMO processes, tools, and data integrity (AMOS, FL3XX, etc.) 

• Contribute to fleet-level analysis including reliability trends, repeat discrepancies, and maintenance forecasting 

• Support aircraft transitions, deployments, and new capability integrations from an airworthiness perspective 

• Serve as the go-to resource for resolving material and technical constraints, including identifying approved alternatives, coordinating with engineering, and developing solutions when parts or support are not readily available 

What You’ll bring 

Must Haves 

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required; Inspection Authorization (IA) strongly preferred 

• 7+ years of experience in aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, or continuing airworthiness management 

• Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations (Parts 43, 91, 135, 145) and familiarity with EASA frameworks 

• Experience in maintenance planning, configuration control, and aircraft records management 

• Experience interfacing with OEMs and managing technical escalations  

• Ability to make sound technical decisions in dynamic operational environments 

Nice to Haves 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management or related field, or equivalent experience 

• Experience with maintenance tracking systems (AMOS preferred, Veryon, CAMP, FL3XX) 

• Experience supporting multiple ISR-configured aircraft operations (King Air, DHC-8, Challenger 605, Global 6500) 

• Experience as a Part 135 Director of Maintenance 

• Experience operating in Part 91 and/or mixed regulatory environments 

Additional Eligibility 

Qualifications 

• Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced, multi-platform operational environment 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues across teams and leadership levels 

• Proven ability to lead through influence in a cross-functional organization 

• High attention to detail with a focus on compliance, traceability, and operational impact 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital recordkeeping systems 

• Willingness to support on-call requirements 

Our Firmware At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—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. 

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 

Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub    

Work Authorization / Security Clearance 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States 

Must be a U.S. citizen Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance 

AAP / EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 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 Location Tampa, FL 

Work Environment This job operates in an office setting 

Travel 25%