Project Scheduler

Title:  Project Scheduler

Reports to: Aircraft Integration Project 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.

Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) is responsible for all of Metrea’s aviation engineering capabilities, including design integration and certification. Taking concepts and solution require-ments and delivering well designed, high fit, certified solutions. Its comprises of 3 capability areas: Aerospace Design for design and certification, the Aircraft Integration Centre responsible for air-craft integration and Metrea’s Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) cell responsible for coordination and project management across all integration activities. 

Position Summary 

In this role you will play a critical role in supporting aircraft modification programs by managing and optimizing the use of Microsoft Project Web App (PWA) as the primary tool for production scheduling, project tracking, and resource management. You will be successful by enabling efficient project execution to deliver airborne asset capability on time, quality and budget.

What You’ll Do

• Administer and configure Project Web App (PWA) for all modification, maintenance and engineering projects.
• Create project sites, set up schedules, assign tasks, and manage timelines .
• Plan and sequence work orders, optimize resource allocation, and minimize downtime using real-time data.
• Maintain accurate digital records, including work scopes, approvals, revisions, and audit trails.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, maintenance technicians, and supply chain teams to integrate inputs into PWA.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings using PWA tools to resolve scheduling conflicts and communicate project updates.
• Monitor ongoing projects through PWA’s tracking capabilities, including milestones, delays, and completion rates.
• Generate custom reports and analytics on production metrics for management review.
• Identify opportunities to enhance PWA workflows, including custom views, system integrations, and automation.
• Assist in training staff on PWA usage and Microsoft Project best practices.
• Use risk assessment tools to evaluate potential production issues and develop contingency plans.

What You’ll bring

• Expertise in Microsoft Project Web App (PWA), including integrations, custom fields, and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Microsoft Project certifications
• 3–5 years in aviation maintenance, repair, or modification environments, preferably in an FAA Part 145 facility.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project Web App (PWA), Project Server/Online, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, including Part 145 and Part 21.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, project management principles, quality management systems (e.g., AS9100), and safety protocols.
• Valid Driver’s License.

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 Authorisation/Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States: must be a U.S. citizen.

Clearance required at time of hire: Active Confidential / Secret clearance required at time of hire, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.

AAP/EEO Statement

Legal Entity 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 non-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. 

Work Location

Metrea, 4751 Jim Walter Blvd, Hangar 7B, Tampa, FL 33607 

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting 

Travel

There may be limited travel requirements (less than 10%)