Operations Supervisor

Role summary

Operations Supervisor is a role at Metrea (remote). Posted 2026-08-21. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Operations Supervisor

Company

Metrea

Location

Remote

Work arrangement

remote

Category

Software Engineering

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-08-21

Job description

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

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor is responsible for the execution and coordination of ISR flight operations at the site level. This role supports day-to-day flight and ground operations, ensuring missions are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory frameworks. The Operations Supervisor applies prior ISR operations experience to support operational planning, scheduling, and execution, while operating under the authority and direction of the Site Operations Manager. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated record of expertise in operational planning and tactical execution, within the broader context of large, complex, and geographically dislocated flight operations in support of the U.S. Government, allies, and partners .

What You'll Do

Execute and coordinate site-level ISR operations, including daily flight schedules, mission execution, and operational continuity

Support flight following, mission monitoring, and operational status tracking for site operations

Coordinate aircrew, maintenance, and ground support activities to meet mission requirements

Support stand-up, transition, and sustainment of ISR operations at the site, including surge or contingency operations

Implement and enforce approved flight operations procedures and site directives

Support site compliance with applicable aviation regulations, safety processes, OPSEC, and COMSEC requirements

Assist with site-level operational reporting, metrics, and briefings

Coordinate site logistics, facilities, and mission support resources

Identify operational risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities and elevate them to the Site Operations Manager

Support audits, inspections, and readiness assessments as directed

What You Bring

5+ years of civil or military Program and Project Management experience, of which at least 3 years should be from the aviation industry

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

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

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

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

Proficiency in aviation weather, flight planning, flight following tools

5 + years of operational experience in civil or military aviation, of which at least 4 years should be in a position responsible for the oversight of aircrew

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Master’s Degree (any discipline)

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Proficiency in FL3XX Aviation Management tools

Proficiency in ForeFlight

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

Current U.S. Secret (or higher) security clearance required

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 o