AIRBORNE SENSOR OPERATOR
84674th44metrea9999
Full-timemid
Job description
<div class="content-intro"><h3 id="isPasted"><strong>Company Overview</strong></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.</p></div><h3><strong>Group Overview</strong></h3>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8">Special Air Missions Group (SAM)</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8">is responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8"> developing and delivering </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8">Metrea’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8"> 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 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8">consolidating</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8">expertise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8"> and infrastructure, SAM ensures </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8">Metrea’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8"> airborne capabilities </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8">remain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW132450877 BCX8"> adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW132450877 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong>Position Summary</strong></h3>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8">The Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8">is responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8">operating</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8"> 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 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8">complies with</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8"> assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities. The ASO </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8">is responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8">operating</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8"> all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, and any mission equipment incorporated on the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8">aircraft</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW211441695 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW211441695 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Operates electro-optical, infrared, and other sensors in support of ISR mission directives</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Conducts airborne coordination with other crew members and assets to maximize the effectiveness of aircraft payloads</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Complies with assignments to support the operation and maintenance of equipment/facilities</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Operates all tactical radio/communication equipment, mission computer consoles, recording equipment, optical sensors, and any other mission equipment incorporated on mission aircraft</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Completes initial and monthly recurring training and maintains certification for operations positions</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Completes Government and Corporate ancillary training</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Completes all administratively required forms and documents on schedule</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to demonstrate multitasking in high stress situations/environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":1,"335559739":0,"335559740":269,"469777462":[517,518],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What You Bring</strong></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Education: High School Diploma or GED</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">4+ years of ISR Aviation experience related to job duties described</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">2+ years of ISR Aviation experience in multi-crew platform required </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Must have the ability to operate airborne mission computers and related systems, and have tactical moving map software knowledge</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Microsoft Office Suite</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Experience with theater specific Special Instructions (SPINs), Rules of Engagement (ROE), and Special Operating Procedures (SOPs)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Preferred:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559740":264}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">2+ years of prior overseas rotation experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Previous maritime interdiction experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Previous Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), Tactical Air Controller-Airborne (TAC-A), or Air Warden experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Previous Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Moving Target Indicator (MTI), and Surface Search Radar experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Previous Mode 1 and 3 certifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Additional Eligibility Qualifications</strong></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">FAA Class III medical certificate required</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to meet program training, DoD medical examination requirements for deployment, any additional pre-deployment contractual requirements, and ability to maintain deployable status</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Must be able to accomplish all duties with little or no assistance</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Must have good command of the English language, oral and written</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to work both independently and in a team environment</span></li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Medical insurance options </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Dental and vision insurance </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Retirement plan eligibility </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Parental leave </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Work Authorization / Security Clearance</strong></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Employee must be a US citizen and not hold dual citizenship with another country</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Employee must be able to hold and maintain a Top Secret (or higher) Security Clearance</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Current U.S. Passport with 6 months’ validity required</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Current U.S. Driver’s License required</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>AAP/EEO Statement</strong></h3>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW20734989 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW20734989 BCX8">Metrea</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW20734989 BCX8"> Special Aerospace, ISR Inc.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW20734989 BCX8">, is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW20734989 BCX8"> an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW20734989 BCX8">status</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW20734989 BCX8"> or other characteristics protected by law.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW20734989 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong>Position Type and Expected Hours of Work</strong></h3>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"67f63b8c-00cb-5d49-9591-ea4376b1b0e0|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"Free Form",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"FreeForm",335572020,"1",469777841,"Helvetica",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3",469777844,"Helvetica",469769226,"Helvetica,Times New Roman,ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3",335551500,"0",268442635,"24",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"0",201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",201341986,"1"]}">This is a full-time </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">non-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">exempt</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form"> position with</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">daily working hours for this position varying Monday through Sunday</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form"> while deployed</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">. Hours and work shifts may vary </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">in accordance with</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form"> business needs. You will be scheduled to forward deploy/work </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">approximately 60-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">90</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form"> days </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">CONUS/</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">approximately 60-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">90</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form"> days</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">.</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">Rotation </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form">schedules</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW199306296 BCX8" data-ccp-parastyle="Free Form"> might be adjusted to meet program requirements. </span></span></p>
<h3><strong>Work Environment</strong></h3>
<p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8">This position is primarily a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8"> CONUS/</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8">OCONUS deployed position, though some remote work may be </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8"> 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 </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8">applicable </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8">contract</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8"> requirements</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166367106 BCX8">.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Travel</strong></h3>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW169282053 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW169282053 BCX8">50-</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW169282053 BCX8">65</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW169282053 BCX8">% to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW169282053 BCX8">CONUS and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW169282053 BCX8">OCONUS locations.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW169282053 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":264}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>Our Firmware</strong></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p></div>
Skills
Microsoft Office Suitetactical moving map softwareelectro-optical sensorsinfrared sensorstactical radio/communication equipmentmission computer consolesrecording equipmentOperations Security (OPSEC)Communications Security (COMSEC)theater specific Special Instructions (SPINs)Rules of Engagement (ROE)Special Operating Procedures (SOPs)Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)Moving Target Indicator (MTI)Surface Search RadarMode 1 certificationMode 3 certification