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Airborne Sensor Operator

Metrea Management Llc
On-site

Company Overview 

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's Files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.

Group Overview 

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 

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) is responsible for operating electro-optical, infrared, and other mission sensors in support of Continental United States (CONUS) or Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations. The ASO also complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities. The ASO is responsible for operating all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, and any mission equipment incorporated on the aircraft.

 

Role and Responsibilities 

 

  • Operates electro-optical, infrared, and other sensors in support of ISR mission directives.
  • Conducts airborne coordination with other crew members and assets to maximize the effectiveness of aircraft payloads.
  • Performs required pre-mission activities, including but not limited to obtaining mission-specific data, pre-mission planning and coordination with supported elements, performing pre-flight equipment inspections, and briefing other crew members on mission details.
  • Performs required post-mission activities including but not limited to maintaining any applicable operations logs, recorded data, workload data, and generating / reviewing post-mission products.
  • Complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment/facilities.
  • Operates all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, optical sensors, and any other mission equipment incorporated on mission aircraft.
  • Complies with all Operations Security (OPSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) requirements. Documents operations, security events, equipment status, authorized software changes and any other significant events in an operations log.
  • Completes initial and monthly recurring training and maintains certification for operations positions.
  • Completes Government and Corporate ancillary training.
  • Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule.
  • Ability to demonstrate multitasking in high stress situations/environments.

 

Skills and Experience 

Required:

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • 4+ years of ISR Aviation experience related to job duties described
  • 2+ years of ISR Aviation experience in multi-crew platform required 
  • Must have the ability to operate airborne mission computers and related systems, and have tactical moving map software knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with theater specific Special Instructions (SPINs), Rules of Engagement (ROE), and Special Operating Procedures (SOPs)

 

Preferred:

  • 2+ years of prior overseas rotation experience.
  • Previous maritime interdiction experience
  • Previous Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Tactical Air Controller-Airborne (TAC-A), or Air Warden experience
  • Previous Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Moving Target Indicator (MTI), and Surface Search Radar experience
  • Previous Mode 1 and 3 certifications

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

  • FAA Class III medical certificate required.
  • Ability to meet program training, DoD medical examination requirements for deployment, any additional pre-deployment contractual requirements, and ability to maintain deployable status.
  • Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance.
  • Must have good command of the English language, oral and written.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Our Firmware 

Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, and our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for. 

Benefits 

Medical insurance options 

Dental and vision insurance 

Retirement plan eligibility 

Parental leave 

 

Work Authorization / Security Clearance 

  • Employee must be a US citizen and not hold dual citizenship with another country.
  • Employee must be able to hold and maintain a Top Secret (or higher) Security Clearance.
  • Current U.S. Passport with 6 months’ validity required.
  • Current U.S. Driver’s License required.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Metrea Special Aerospace, ISR Inc., 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 daily working hours for this position varying Monday through Sunday while deployed. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60-90 days CONUS/OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60-90 days. Rotation schedules might be adjusted to meet program requirements. 

 

Work Location
 CONUS, OCONUS, Remote

Work Environment
This position is primarily a CONUS/OCONUS deployed position, though some remote work may be required while not deployed. During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. The work environment varies based on applicable contract requirements.

Travel  

50-65% to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

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