Air Refueling Operator

Position Summary

Air Refueling Operators (ARO’s) are aircrew members aboard Metrea Strategic Mobility’s (MSM) tanker aircraft. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Pre-flight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections, checklists, and documentation.
• Loading/unloading personnel and cargo.
• Safely and effectively transfer fuel from MSM tanker aircraft (MPRS, BDA, Boom) to contracted receiver aircraft during flight.
• Operational checks of Air Refueling equipment (to include onboard camera/recording systems).
• Maintain Situational Awareness (SA) and use Crew Resource Management (CRM) throughout all phases of flight.
• Adhere to company Flight Operation Procedures (FOP’s), Ground Operation Procedures (GOP’s), and Safety Notices.
• Maintain all currencies, qualifications, and advanced systems knowledge related to the MSM KC-135 tanker fleet.

Skills And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 10 years as a KC-135 Boom Operator
• 2000 total hours
• 200 IB-EB hours
• Computer Skills: Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs
• Certificates: Current FAA Class 2 Medical, Current US Passport

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan eligibility
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Subsidized gym membership/plans through Wellhub

Work Environment

This job operates inside a KC-135. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time/Part-Time position with varying working hours to meet the US government's customer requirements, department and business needs.
• Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
• This position includes periodic overseas commitments.
• Incumbents must be available for deployments of up to 90 days every two years to designated OCONUS locations.
• Full-Time ARO’s are committed to 15 flight days per calendar month.

Facility Location

Metrea Strategic Mobility
17301 Heacock St
Moreno Valley CA92551

Travel

Travel requirements are 50%

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.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) 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.