Flight Operations Administrator

Metrea
Temecula, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented professionals with aviation administrative experience working in national security and air mobility operations.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in aviation resource management and regulatory compliance in national security settings
    — “Experience with Microsoft Office software to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams”
  • Individuals who can manage operational logistics and maintain accurate flight records for mission readiness
    — “Maintain and manage accurate flight records and operational documentation in a timely manner”
  • Professionals who can support aircrew onboarding and deployment processes in a structured environment
    — “Assist in the Flight Operations onboarding process for aircrew new hires”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship is required, and the role may involve passing a government background check
    — “U.S. citizenship is required.”
  • The position may require working over 40 hours per week despite being labeled as part-time
    — “Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with aviation safety or operations management certifications in your resume
    — “Certification in aviation safety or operations management”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate across multiple teams, such as pilots, maintenance, and project management
    — “facilitating effective communication between Flight Operations, Maintenance and the Project Management Office”
  • Demonstrate a track record of managing complex documentation and ensuring compliance with aviation standards
    — “Ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations and industry standards”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate flight records
  • compliance with regulatory standards
  • effective communication
Typical background
degree in a relevant fieldexperience in aviation or related industries

Skills & requirements

Required

Flight Operations ManagementCompliance With RegulationsOperational DocumentationCommunication Skills

Preferred

Policy DevelopmentOnboarding Process Facilitation

Stack & domain

Flight Records ManagementCompliance With RegulationsOperational LogisticsPolicy DevelopmentOnboarding ProcessesCommunicationAttention To DetailProblem-solvingTeamworkAdaptabilityAviationLogisticsCompliance

About the role

Original posting from Metrea

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service – spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack – from the lab to the field – we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Group Overview

Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s aerial refueling (AAR) capabilities, ensuring the readiness and operational effectiveness of the tanker fleet. AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations. It manages the integration of new processes and technologies, ensuring that tanker aircraft remain mission-ready through effective logistics, maintenance oversight, and regulatory compliance. By coordinating across various teams, AIRMOB ensures the fleet meets both current and future operational needs, supporting a range of specialized air mobility missions. 

Position Summary

The Operations Administrator is responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of flight activities within the organization. This position is essential in maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, managing flight records, and facilitating effective communication between Flight Operations, Maintenance and the Project Management Office. By maintaining accurate records and overseeing operational logistics, the Operations Administrator enhances overall efficiency and supports the organization's mission to provide reliable, high-quality air refueling services. 

What You'll Do

Maintain and manage accurate flight records and operational documentation in a timely matter to ensure expeditious submission of post flight paperwork 

Ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations and industry standards 

Updates the system of record, for current military aircrew members, with any military flight accomplishments that can be applied to MSM flight currency requirements 

Assist in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures to enhance efficiency 

Assist in the Flight Operations onboarding process for aircrew new hires 

Assist in the pre-deployment processing for Flight Operations personnel deploying to OCONUS detachments 

All other duties assigned

What You Bring

Strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple flights while ensuring all documentation remains accurate and up to date.  

Excellent communication abilities are essential for coordinating with pilots, crew members, and stakeholders to facilitate seamless operations 

Attention to detail is crucial in maintaining compliance with aviation regulations and accurate record keeping 

Perferred Qualifications

5+ years of Aviation Resource Management 

Experience with Microsoft Office software to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams 

Certification in aviation safety or operations management 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance.  

Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.  

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, government regulations, procedure manuals, and the performance work statement of a government contract 

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

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.  

Position may require passing a government-administered background check. 

Role may require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR). 

Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements. 

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 part-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. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.    

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting   

Travel

5%

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, 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$35—$40 USDOur 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.

Source: Metrea careers

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