Material Handler

About the Company

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 air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. The company owns the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that provide decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Metrea’s operating model is built around three interlocking pillars: Support Groups (global shared-services spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement), Core Groups (developing and owning mission capabilities end-to-end), and Market Groups (applying a regional lens to align capabilities with partner needs across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific). Headquartered in Washington, DC, Metrea has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

About the Role

In this role, you will support critical Part 145 Aviation Logistics Operations that directly impact mission readiness and operational success. You will handle inventory, coordinate the movement of aircraft parts, and support supply chain activities across multiple environments. Success in this role requires the ability to prioritize effectively, adapt quickly in a fast-paced setting, operate autonomously, and ensure the right parts are in the right place at the right time to keep operations moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Receive POs, put away inventory, and process shipments for domestic and export orders
• Operate forklift safely to move materials and support warehouse operations
• Issue parts and manage aviation inventory: stocking, tracking, and inventory control
• Prioritize and process parts requests based on urgency, operational needs, and flight schedules
• Coordinate logistics across receiving, shipping, transportation, and delivery timing
• Use logistics/maintenance systems (AMOS) to manage workflows and data
• Fulfill parts requisitions from internal stores or coordinate procurement/repair requests to ensure on-time arrival
• Support AOG (Aircraft on Ground) needs with expedited handling and rapid delivery
• Perform cycle counts, pull expired parts, process scrap, and maintain accurate records for analysis
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Global Supply teams and adapt to evolving mission requirements

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced environments
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and work with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in logistics (FAA Part 145 aviation preferred) and/or supporting military/defense operations (preferred)
• Familiarity with inventory/supply chain systems, NSNs, and/or aviation parts (preferred)
• Associate degree or equivalent practical experience (preferred)

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including shifts, weekends, and overtime as required

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
• Subsidized gym membership/plans through Wellhub

Pay

Pay Range: $29 USD per hour.

Schedule

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, including rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays) based on operational requirements. Schedule changes may occur with 12-hour notice. Non-exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Work Environment

This role operates in varied environments, including warehouses, aircraft hangars, and office settings. Standard equipment includes computers, tablets, phones, scanners, and office equipment. Occasional travel (approximately 5%) may be required.

Company Culture

Metrea’s single core value is Rooted in Humility, and its four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form the company’s "Teammate Firmware," which defines how employees collaborate, solve problems, and adapt in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. The Firmware enables a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that distributes decision-making to where expertise lives, allowing teams to self-organize around complex challenges and deliver effective solutions.