Director of Operations, Part 135

Metrea Management Llc is seeking a Director of Operations, Part 135 for our Tampa, Florida operations center. This full-time leadership role oversees all operational execution, regulatory compliance, and team management for our national security effects-as-a-service missions.

About the Role

As Director of Operations, you will manage all aspects of daily operations, ensure strict FAA Part 135 compliance, and lead high-performing teams. You'll be responsible for establishing operational standards, maintaining safety and security protocols, and driving continuous improvement across our mission-critical capabilities spanning airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation.

What You'll Do

• Direct all operational activities and ensure full compliance with FAA Part 135 regulations and company policies
• Lead, develop, and supervise operations personnel across multiple mission areas
• Establish, implement, and maintain operational procedures and safety protocols
• Monitor operational performance, metrics, and budget management
• Coordinate operations across airborne intelligence and surveillance, electronic warfare, communications, refueling, special mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and simulation domains
• Partner with senior leadership to align operations with company strategy and objectives
• Identify operational challenges and drive process improvements

What We're Looking For

• Substantial operations management experience in aviation, defense, or mission-critical sectors
• In-depth knowledge of FAA Part 135 regulatory requirements and compliance practices
• Proven track record of effective team leadership and personnel management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Capability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced, complex environments

About Metrea Management Llc

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five operational domains and more than a dozen mission areas. We design, build, and operate fully integrated capability stacks that support critical national defense objectives. Our portfolio includes airborne intelligence and surveillance reconnaissance, electronic warfare systems, secure communications platforms, aerial refueling operations, specialized mission aviation, aerial firefighting capabilities, and advanced simulation and training systems.

How to Apply

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