Aviation Compliance Monitoring Manager

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 

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 (IMS), 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 CMM provides assurance that the Aviation Operations (US) Capability Area operates within its approvals, Letters 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 Intelligence, 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.

Role and Responsibilities 
 

• 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.

Skills and Experience 

• Required:
• 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). 
• Preferred:
• 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.  

Our Firmware 

Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a 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 

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, 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 exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. 

Work Location
 Tampa, Florida

Work Environment 

This job predominantly operates in an office setting and sometimes operates at austere locations when visiting deployed locations.

Travel  

10%