About the Company
Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refuelling, special air missions, aerial firefighting and advanced simulation, headquartered in Washington DC with facilities across the US, UK, Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.
About the Role
The Head of Special Air Missions (Australia) is a newly created senior leadership role responsible for shaping and leading Metrea's Australia SAM organisation, defining structure, capabilities and culture while ensuring operational excellence and safety across high-value aerospace programs in Australia.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement the Australia SAM organisation's scalable structure
- Collaborate with Metrea's other SAM groups to maximise alignment
- Build frameworks, financial models and digital systems to streamline workflows
- Lead professional development and targeted hiring to build a high-performing team
- Be responsible for delivery of safe, effective and efficient aviation operations under the CASA regulatory environment
- Oversee performance management across Australia SAM capability areas
Essential Requirements
- Senior leadership experience in aerospace and defence, building and scaling teams across geographies
- Strong understanding of CASA aviation regulations; prior post holder of HOFO, Chief Pilot or Accountable Manager preferred
- Extensive special mission aircrew experience, ISR background preferred
- Willingness to travel frequently, approximately 30% of time
Benefits
- Private healthcare, generous PTO, annual incentive plan
- Fully paid parental leave for all new parents