Aviation Compliance Monitoring Specialist

Company Overview

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.

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.

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.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Group Overview

Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s 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 consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures Metrea’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.

Position Summary

Within the Metrea Integrated Management System (I MS ) , the Aviation Compliance Monitoring Manager ( CMM ) is responsible for defining, monitoring, and continuously reporting on the Aviation Operations (US) Capability Area’s level of compliance across regulatory, contractual, and operational domains. Reporting directly to the Head of Flight Operations , the C MM provides assurance that the Aviation Operations (US) Capability Area operates within its approvals, L etters of Authorization , and internal processes , while maintaining full adherence to national aviation regulatory requirements , and contracting standards set by the US Government, allies, and partners. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Capability Area maintains a proactive compliance posture, drives continuous improvement, and sustains mission assurance across global I ntelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and Special Air Transport (SAT) operations. Additionally, the CMM acts as the Capability Area's Operational Compliance Management Representative (OCMR), ensuring alignment with the Safety, Operational Compliance , and Training (SOCT) function for governance and enterprise-wide reporting standards .

What You'll Do

Ensure the Capability Area adheres to all applicable aviation regulations and standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, DoD, DCMA, ICAO, ISO 9001, AS 9100, IS-BAO, and Metrea policies)

Manage compliance aspects of US Government contracts as a Contractor Responsible Officer (CRO), to ensure compliance with DCMA 8210-1D, Service Guidance, and Metrea Contractor Procedures

Monitor and interpret changes in regulatory and contractual requirements, ensuring timely updates to organizational procedures and processes

Develop, implement, and manage the Compliance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement Program, integrating both regulatory and contractual requirements into operational activities

Provide independent compliance reporting to the Head of Flight Operations and functionally report compliance status and performance metrics to SOCT as mandated within the IMS

Plan and conduct comprehensive internal audits and inspections, including checklist development, evidence collection, and non-compliance detection

Coordinate with external auditors, mission partners, and regulatory authorities during formal inspections and assessments

Lead the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process to ensure findings are analyzed, corrective measures are implemented, and systemic improvements are tracked to closure

Use audit and monitoring data to proactively identify risks and opportunities for process improvement

Champion continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean principles) across the Capability Area to strengthen compliance and mission effectiveness

Collaborate closely with the Safety Manager to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks within the Safety Management System (SMS)

Ensure that compliance monitoring outputs feed directly into Safety Risk Assessments, Safety Performance Indicators, Safety Action Groups, and Safety Review Boards

Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of audits, inspections, findings, corrective actions, and compliance metrics

Regularly report compliance status, risks, and performance indicators to the Head of Flight Operations, and be responsible for coordinating the Capability Area's Management Review in line with IMS requirements

Develop and maintain compliance procedures and documentation systems aligned with regulatory frameworks and Metrea IMS standards

Develop and deliver compliance and Continuous Improvement training programs, ensuring that personnel understand their regulatory responsibilities and the importance of compliance culture

Provide initial and recurring training for new and existing teammates to reinforce awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement principles

What You Bring

Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline); or 5 + years of equivalent experience

Minimum of 5+ years in aviation quality assurance, compliance monitoring, continuous improvement, or regulatory affairs

Comprehensive knowledge of EASA, FAA, DCMA 8210, ISO 9001, AS 9100, and IS-BAO standards

Demonstrated success in leading audits, managing CAPA processes, and implementing IMS improvements

Proficiency in IMS software and data analysis tools

Exceptional level of critical thinking, analysis, creativity, problem solving, negotiation, conflict management, and time management

Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in external communications tools (e.g., Outlook), internal communications tools (e.g., Teams), work management tools (e.g., Monday.com), and knowledge/process management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Notion, Azure, Lucid)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Master’s Degree (any discipline)

Experience within ISR, SAT, defense, or contractor-operated aviation operations

Lead Auditor certification in AS9100, ISO 9001, or IS-BAO.

Understanding of aviation regulatory frameworks and their practical application

Understanding of Aviation Management Systems, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and Risk Management frameworks

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan eligibility

Parental leave

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Current U.S. Passport required

Current U.S. driver’s license required

Eligible for U.S. Secret (or higher) security clearance

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Special Aerospace, ISR Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexu