Metrea
Avionics Lead 4 – Metrea
Position Summary: This role leads avionics installations, troubleshooting, and repair work scopes within the Avionics Department. The Avionics Lead 4 must master avionics systems knowledge, including electronic instruments, communications, navigation, and autopilot systems. The role ensures systems are installed, maintained, and operated per regulations and industry standards to maintain continuous state of airworthiness. The ideal candidate holds an A&P license and has experience on Metrea aircraft types.
Company Overview Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.
Group Overview Metrea’s Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) is responsible for developing and delivering aviation engineering and integration capabilities, focusing on aircraft modification, system integration, and technical project management. AERO transforms mission requirements into operational assets by designing, engineering, and integrating new systems and technologies. The group manages aviation project lifecycles from concept to testing, ensuring aircraft modifications meet performance, safety, and airworthiness standards.
Role & Responsibilities
Mentor junior avionics personnel when working on tasks.
Lead avionics personnel on special projects or tasks, maintaining highest quality and workmanship per IAW published authority and FAA requirements.
Self-sufficient in troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, installing, and updating avionics systems without direct supervision.
Integrate new avionics or other electronic systems within an airframe, building wire harnesses, proper pinning, crimping, routing, terminating, and functional checking after modifications.
Experience with STC approval process, conformity of parts, first article inspections, document control, and red lining procedures; collaborate with Engineering, ODA’s, DER’s, DAR’s, and Quality Control.
Coordinate with the inspection department to complete proper paperwork for each installation or repair.
Assist and coordinate with other departments to progress avionics installations or repairs of assigned projects.
Ensure enforcement of company and departmental policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
10+ years of aircraft structures experience and advanced knowledge of aircraft systems.
Preferred certifications: A&P Certificate.
Basic computer skills.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications Proficiency in maintenance technical publications, structural inspection and repair manual, AMOS, and Veryon/FlightDocs for aircraft maintenance tracking, documentation, and compliance.
Our Firmware Metrea’s single core value, "rooted in humility", is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes form our Teammate Firmware and culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
Medical insurance options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Retirement plan eligibility.
Parental leave.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance Employee must be able to work legally in the United States.
AAP/EEO Statement Metrea Executive Aviation 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 full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours and 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 Location Tampa, Florida 4751 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Work Environment The job operates primarily in a hangar or flight line environment, with exposure to varying weather conditions, loud noise, and aircraft systems. The role may require standing, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Technicians must adhere to strict safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE. Occasional travel and overtime may be required to support operational demands.
Travel 0 – 10%
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Company Overview Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.
Group Overview Metrea’s Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) is responsible for developing and delivering aviation engineering and integration capabilities, focusing on aircraft modification, system integration, and technical project management. AERO transforms mission requirements into operational assets by designing, engineering, and integrating new systems and technologies. The group manages aviation project lifecycles from concept to testing, ensuring aircraft modifications meet performance, safety, and airworthiness standards.
Role & Responsibilities
Mentor junior avionics personnel when working on tasks.
Lead avionics personnel on special projects or tasks, maintaining highest quality and workmanship per IAW published authority and FAA requirements.
Self-sufficient in troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, installing, and updating avionics systems without direct supervision.
Integrate new avionics or other electronic systems within an airframe, building wire harnesses, proper pinning, crimping, routing, terminating, and functional checking after modifications.
Experience with STC approval process, conformity of parts, first article inspections, document control, and red lining procedures; collaborate with Engineering, ODA’s, DER’s, DAR’s, and Quality Control.
Coordinate with the inspection department to complete proper paperwork for each installation or repair.
Assist and coordinate with other departments to progress avionics installations or repairs of assigned projects.
Ensure enforcement of company and departmental policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
10+ years of aircraft structures experience and advanced knowledge of aircraft systems.
Preferred certifications: A&P Certificate.
Basic computer skills.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications Proficiency in maintenance technical publications, structural inspection and repair manual, AMOS, and Veryon/FlightDocs for aircraft maintenance tracking, documentation, and compliance.
Our Firmware Metrea’s single core value, "rooted in humility", is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes form our Teammate Firmware and culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
Medical insurance options.
Dental and vision insurance.
Retirement plan eligibility.
Parental leave.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance Employee must be able to work legally in the United States.
AAP/EEO Statement Metrea Executive Aviation 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 full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours and 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 Location Tampa, Florida 4751 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Work Environment The job operates primarily in a hangar or flight line environment, with exposure to varying weather conditions, loud noise, and aircraft systems. The role may require standing, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Technicians must adhere to strict safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE. Occasional travel and overtime may be required to support operational demands.
Travel 0 – 10%
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