Senior Technical Records Manager

About the role

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 full stack—designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give partners decisive, asymmetric advantage.

Metrea’s operating model rests on three interlocking pillars: Support Groups (global shared‑service covering people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement), Core Groups (develop and own mission capabilities end‑to‑end), and Market Groups (apply a regional lens to align capabilities with partners’ wicked problems across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia‑Pacific). The model is built on being a true partner with skin in the game, driving continuous innovation from lab to field.

Group Overview – Special Air Missions Group (SAM) develops and delivers Metrea’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees integration of new mission systems, ensures operational readiness across specialized aviation operations, manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness.

Position Summary – The Senior Technical Records Manager oversees the management, accuracy, and integrity of all aircraft technical and maintenance records across the fleet. This role ensures compliance with FAA, EASA, and company recordkeeping requirements, leads a team of records specialists/auditors, and establishes robust processes for documentation, retention, and audits. The manager partners closely with Quality and Maintenance teams to maintain airworthiness documentation and traceability of all aircraft assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Technical Records team responsible for aircraft maintenance documentation and auditing functions
• Develop and maintain company procedures for aircraft recordkeeping in compliance with FAA, EASA, and customer requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all maintenance documentation, including logbooks, work orders, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, and modification records
• Oversee the digital and physical archiving of aircraft records; ensure proper retention, accessibility, and security
• Manage system administration and transition efforts for electronic recordkeeping platforms (Veryon, AMOS, FL3XX)
• Review and resolve audit findings with corrective actions to ensure record integrity and work on continuous improvement of record keeping
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Quality to ensure aircraft status, time‑controlled components, and inspection programs are properly documented
• Support aircraft deliveries, returns, and transitions by ensuring all technical records meet regulatory and contractual requirements
• Prepare and deliver management reports on records accuracy, audit results, and compliance metrics
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to the Technical Records team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation maintenance management or a related field preferred, or a minimum of 5 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate required; Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing or auditing aircraft maintenance documentation
• Advanced knowledge of aircraft maintenance manuals, regulatory standards (FAA Part 43/91/135/145), and recordkeeping requirements

Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment
• Ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Proficiency with Adobe
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and