Senior Aviation Maintenance Advisor

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Client: Metrea

Location: Inowroclaw Air Base, Poland (Primary)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9a17ef0b57a7

Job Views: 8

Posted: 02.04.2025

Expiry Date: 17.05.2025

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 domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, 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.

Capability Unit

Metrea Special Aerospace provides a full range of aerospace solutions - from integrated C5ISR to specialized rotary wing training to special mobility logistics. We own and operate a fleet of King Air and Challenger aircraft and support the U.S. and allies and partners around the globe.

Position Summary

The SAMA shall conduct aviation management and coordination of maintenance efforts within the AH-64D/E company and will focus on the skills of a U.S. Army 15R AH-64D/E Attack Helicopter Repairer. The SAMA shall train the PAF in the management of the maintenance flow chart, aircraft bank hour tracker, scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance, parts ordering and production control and quality control operations; and may be designated to perform TI duties. In addition, the SAMA shall also train the PAF on ALSE and will serve as the TAFT's ALSE advisor (The SAMA or AMA can meet the ALSE training requirement). Assist PAF with establishing/maintaining a program to provide routine and historical maintenance documents for all AGSE and to assist in monitoring, collecting, and submitting lubricants samples for the Army's Oil Analysis.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide, and train MTP support of test flights and maintenance ground runs as the PAF assumes responsibility for AH-64D/E maintenance. Mentor PAF future MTPs prior to attending the Ft. Novosel AH-64E MTP Course. Perform TI and Production Control duties of the maintenance being performed by the PAF as their maintainers lack the specific expertise and experience to safely perform TI duties. Provide classroom, over-the-shoulder training and hands-on training to maintenance personnel on all AH-64D/E related maintenance tasks. Perform additional informal maintenance training of PAF personnel as they perform daily maintenance and scheduled inspections. Train and advise the PAF on maintenance records, forms and log-book tracking. The TAFT will ensure that maintenance is conducted by the PAF IAW the standing Air Worthiness Release (AWR).
• Conduct a progressive AH-64D/E academic, simulator and aircraft hands-on in-flight training that includes tactical employment for PAF pilots. Train in all modes of flight with a special emphasis and development on attack reconnaissance and gunnery operations. The primary focus of this objective is to qualify PAF pilots to the local equivalent of Readiness Level 1 in all modes IAW with US doctrine and training materials, and local directives and training strategies.
• Advise and assist the PAF to establish an effective AH-64D/E standardization, training and sustainment program. Train PAF Instructor Pilots to be able to continue the AH-64E training programs after TAFT mission completion.
• Advise and assist the PAF to establish effective AH-64D/E specific Logistics, Sustainment, Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) and Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment (AGSE) programs.
• Support the development of PAF SOP for AH-64D/E handling, transportation, associated training, maintenance and administrative support.
• Perform safe-for-flight release responsibilities. Two TAFT members (senior maintenance advisors or MTP) will be appointed in writing to conduct safe for flight release TI duties. PAF personnel are not formally trained on TI duties. Provide training and mentorship to PAF maintenance personnel on TI duties for self-sustainment.
• TAFT members are authorized to demonstrate, train, and assist PAF how to perform specific maintenance and repair tasks to be performed as part of their academic and hands on instruction. The TAFT are not authorized to perform regular AH-64D/E maintenance and repairs in lieu of PAF personnel except as detailed above.

Skills and Experience

• This is not a flying position.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of experience performing or supervising helicopter maintenance.
• Must have at least seven (7) years of experience performing or supervising AH-64D/E maintenance requiring the skills of a 15R.
• Must have five (5) years of previous experience as an AH-64D/E TI or Quality Control Officer.
• Must have AH-64D/E-unit Production Control and Quality Control experience.
• Must be capable of providing expert-level technical mentorship to PAF AH-64D/E Senior Leaders, Engineering Officers, and Senior Maintenance Technicians.
• ALSE Certification is desirable.
• Previous Security Assistance Team experience is desired.
• Secret Security Clearance
• Valid Driver's License
• U.S. Passport (Current)
• Flight time and operational experience will be considered to meet the experience stated above based on a records review by the GFR IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D.
• Must meet instructor qualification requirements IAW TR 350-10, TR 350-70.
• Contractors performing flight operations in the role of Rated Crewmember (Instructor Pilot, Instrument Flight Examiner, Standardization Instructor Pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot, Functional Check Pilot) or Non-Rated Crewmember (Flight Engineer Instructor, Flight Instructor, Crew Chief) shall adhere to minimum qualifications as prescribed by DCMA INST 8210.1D.
• All flying Contractor members must meet the qualification requirements of DCMA INST 8210.1D (AR 95-20) dated February 6, 2023.
• All Contractors must be able to conduct effective classroom and non-classroom formal and informal training to PAF in their areas of expertise.
• Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all requirements associated with this PWS. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly, clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the public.
• Anti-Terrorism Program for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. US based contractor employees shall complete JS-US007-14 - Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training Course prior to travelling to Poland. The training is available at: IAW PARC Policy Alert 14-33, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12).
• OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contract employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 60 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.
• Theater Clearance: The Contractor will meet all requirements for travel to Morocco listed in the Electronic Foreign Clearance Guide () for all TAFT and company personnel. The Contractor will request Theater Clearance via the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS), . Travel Tracker/Individual Antiterrorism Plan (TT/IAP) is not required for US Army Personnel or US Army Contractors.

Our Culture

Metrea's single core value "rooted in humility" is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Secret Security Clearance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. The contractor shall be responsible for providing services, between the hours of 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Poland local time, Monday through Friday, except holidays or when the Polish government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings. To accommodate night-time flights, with preapproval by the COR, the contractor may establish shift work hours to accommodate mission schedule requirements. No overtime (OT) is authorized. Contractor personnel shall not exceed a 40-hour work week without COR notification and approval; flexible work schedule may be considered.

The Contractor Site Lead may adjust the duty day start and end times based on local requirements. The Contractor Site Lead shall designate an alternate duty location for non-holiday PAF facility closings. If time or location are adjusted, the Contractor must coordinate with country's Government and COR.

Period of Performance: The Base Year Period of Performance for this contract will consist of one (1) year (12 Months) with four (4) Option Years (48 months).

Travel
Yes

Work Environment
This job operates in an office, Hangar, Airfield and Aviation setting associated with an Aviation Airfield, Hangar and Flight Operations Environment.

Physical Demands
This position involves daily physical activity such as walking, lifting, reaching overhead.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.