Aviation Safety Manager - Moreno Valley, CA

Metrea is a leading defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into practical and effective solutions for some of the most complex challenges faced by national security. With a deep focus on mission expertise, Metrea excels in delivering effects-as-a-service across multiple domains including Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, as well as Digital & Synthetic arenas through its specialized capability groups. The company is structured with six support groups — Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy, and Solutions — that play a pivotal role in guiding the development of capabilities that Metrea's projects, products, and programs leverage to achieve their strategic goals. This blend of innovation, expertise, and a strong organizational framework positions Metrea at the forefront of the defense industry. Metrea’s Air Mobility Group (AIRMOB) is tasked with the critical responsibility of developing and managing Metrea's aerial refueling capabilities, ensuring the operational readiness and effectiveness of the tanker fleet. This group oversees essential aspects such as fleet management, maintenance, airworthiness, and the integration of cutting-edge processes and technologies. Their efforts guarantee that the tanker aircraft remain mission-ready through efficient logistics, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective maintenance oversight. AIRMOB's coordination across various teams supports both current and evolving operational demands, facilitating specialized air mobility missions that are vital to national defense objectives. The role of Safety Manager within Metrea is a key position accountable to the Accountability Manager. The Safety Manager leads the development, administration, and maintenance of an effective Safety Management System (SMS) to foster a culture of safety management, risk mitigation, and occurrence reporting throughout the organization. This full-time position based in Moreno Valley, CA, emphasizes risk and hazard analysis, safety assurance, promotion, and training. The Safety Manager is instrumental in ensuring operations adhere to the highest safety standards by advising executive management, facilitating hazard identification, and maintaining an active safety awareness culture across Metrea. This position requires leadership in implementing safety policies specifically for Metrea Strategic Mobility contracts, continuous improvement of the SMS, internal safety audits, and ensuring safety training meets high standards. The role is critical in influencing organizational priorities and embedding safety as a core value in every operational aspect, all while supporting collaborative efforts to meet strategic mobilization needs. The Safety Manager will be an advocate for safety excellence, ensuring compliance with ICAO, FAA regulations, and national safety requirements while managing safety risks through expert analysis and audit practices. This position demands exceptional communication skills, integrity, and ethical standards to maintain safety as a top priority in the face of operational pressures. The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree, possess extensive safety management experience within aviation operations, and maintain a Top Secret (or higher) clearance, ensuring they are prepared to operate within a sensitive and high-security environment. Metrea embraces a culture rooted in humility, with attributes such as entrepreneurial spirit, systematic processes, keen discernment, and a commitment to over-delivery forming the core of its teammate firmware, fostering a cohesive and collaborative workplace. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Five years of documented work experience as a safety manager in aviation operations
• Understanding of SMS framework and safety regulations including ICAO and FAA standards
• Knowledge of safety investigation and root cause analysis
• Skilled in risk assessment and mitigation
• Ability to communicate complex safety issues clearly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Current US Passport
• Ability to hold and maintain Top Secret clearance
• US citizenship