[Mil] Contract UH-60 Powertrain Supervisor District of Columbia

Position Type: Permanent

Company Overview: Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service, through a commercial subscription model, across 5 different mission verticals. Metrea Management oversees 9 global business units via Operations, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams. Metrea Special Aerospace -Vertical Applications (MSA-VA) [Formerly Special Applications Group (SAG)] is seeking experienced UH-60A Aircraft Powertrain Supervisor (APS) for the SATMO UH-60A TAFT program located at the Farka Airbase, Albania. MSA-VA is a values-based, professional, service and aviation orientated business with access, currency, and relevance throughout the Department of Defense and Homeland Security communities. We have an unmatched blend of military, special operations, aviation, homeland security and other specialists who bring responsive, tailored services and products to dynamic organizations. MSA-VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or national origin.

Position Summary: UH-60A Aircraft Powertrain Supervisor (APS): This is not a flying position. The APS shall conduct training (including classroom academics and hands-on demonstration) to Albanian Air Force maintenance personnel with focus on the skills of a U.S. Army 15D30 Aircraft Powertrain Repairer. The APA trains, advises, and assists in inspections, repairs and maintenance according to drawings, blueprints, directives, technical manuals, and safety procedures on aircraft powertrain systems to include the lubrication of required components and the removal and installation of aircraft subsystems such as main and tail rotor hub assemblies. Prepares aircraft related maintenance forms and records. APA must have special emphasis on Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Dye Penetrant/ Magnetic Particle Inspections, and Level II/III NDI/NDT qualified. Competency Statements Must be competent and experienced as a UH-60A Aircraft Powertrain Supervisor (APS).Supervisory Responsibility This role has no administrative supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates in an administrative aviation, clerical, office, and Flight Line setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This job requires academic, flight line and ground instructor pilot duties and aviation flight. Physical Demands This is an active aviation flight role; aviation flight physical abilities are required. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. The TAFT personnel are authorized to perform the following roles: Instructor Pilot/Pilot in Command duties, Maintenance Test Pilot (MTP), Standardization Instructor (SI) duties, Maintenance Supervisor, TI duties, throughout the PoP.Primarily the contractor shall be responsible for providing services, between the hours of 8:30 AM 4:30 PM Albanian local time, Monday through Friday, except holidays or when the Albanian government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar government directed facility closings. These hours are subject to change within reason between the United States Government, Contracting Office, Contractor, and Albanian Government. To accommodate nighttime flights, the contractor may establish shift work hours to accommodate mission schedule requirements. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. No overtime (OT) is authorized. Contractor personnel shall not exceed a 40-hour workweek without COR notification and approval; flexible work schedule may be considered. TAFT personnel are prohibited from participating in any combat or combat-related mission. TAFT personnel are also PROHIBITED from participating in any operational missions of any kind except as may be required in the conduct of on-the-job training in the operation and maintenance of equipment or supporting systems. All requests and/or participation in operational missions will be discussed with the COR prior to performing and the details shall be included in the contractor's monthly reports to the COR.TAFT personnel are PROHIBITED from participating in any flying exhibition on AAF aircraft, unless providing instruction or training to an AAF pilot during such events. All requests and/or participation in the flying exhibition will be discussed with the COR prior to performing and the details shall be included in the contractor's monthly reports to the COR.Ramp-up Period (included in Base Period): 15 August 2023 15 September 2023 The Contractor shall have 40-calendar days prior to scheduled deployment to complete preparations for the TAFT mission. This period will include training development, pre-deployment site survey, medical assessment, all administration, and the Foreign Area Counter Terrorism course at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During the Ramp-up, the Contractor will complete CONUS hiring and pre-deployment actions in addition to development of the training material. The Contractor shall also have a 14-calendar day Phase out Period in Albania to close out TAFT actions and permit an effective handover or termination of TAFT responsibilities. Base Year PoP (six (6) person team): 15 September 2023 14 August 2024. The Base year team will consist of one (1) Standardization Instructor Pilot, one (1) MTP/ME, one (1) Maintenance Supervisor with TI authority, one (1) Aircraft Maintenance Adviser Standardization Instructor, one (1) Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor, and one (1) Aircraft Powertrain Supervisor. Option Year (reduced to four (4) person team): 15 August 2024 14 August 2025. The Option-Year team will consist of one (1) Standardization Instructor Pilot, one (1) MTP and one (1) Maintenance Supervisor with TI authority, and one (1) Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor. Phase-Out Period: The Contractor shall also have a 14-calendar day Phase out Period in Albania to close out TAFT actions and permit an effective handover or termination of TAFT responsibilities. By completing training, closing out leases/ life support arrangements, transferring equipment to the GoA, and preparing after action comments; and for personnel to re-deploy to CONUS and present the After-Action Review report to USA-SATMO.Facility Location: The work performed under this contract will primarily be in Albania and will take place primarily at Farka Airbase, with potential alternate locations or other posts the Albanian Air Force requires as per approval by KO / COR. Pre-deployment and post-deployment performance shall be accomplished at CONUS locations. Travel requirements are: Generally, None. However, TDY by exception with COR Approval and Funding RequiredEducation, Experience and Certificates Education: High School Diploma Experience: UH-60A Aircraft Powertrain Supervisor (APS) Must have previous previously qualified as an Aviation Aircraft Powertrain Repair Supervisor (15D). The APA shall meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications: Must have, at least, five (5) years 'experience conducting and supervising US Army Aviation 15D powertrain maintenance programs. Must be Level II/III NDI/NDT qualified. Must have training and qualifications with Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Dye Penetrant/ Magnetic Particle Inspections. Must have, at least (5) years combined with aviation quality control/ production control experience. Must be capable of providing expert-level technical mentorship to Albanian Air Force UH-60A Squadron Senior Leaders, Engineering Officers, and Senior Maintenance Technicians. Previous Security Assistance Team experience is desired. Flight time and operational experience will be considered to meet experience stated above based on a records review by the GFR IAW DCMA INST 8210-1D.

Key Responsibilities: Train/Assist Albanian Air Force with removal and replacement of powertrain quills, transmission adapting parts, rotary wing hub and tanks Train/ assist with disassembly of friction dampers and hangar assemblies. Train/assist with disassembly, repairs, adjustments, balances, and alignments of powertrain components systems and subsystems Train/assist with NDI components. All Contractors must be able to conduct effective classroom and non-classroom formal and informal training to AAF in their areas of expertise. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to effectively carry out all requirements associated with this PWS. They shall have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly, clearly, and effectively communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone or Email) with co-workers, customers, and the public. Certificates and Licenses Qualified as an UH-60A Aircraft Powertrain Supervisor (APS) in the respective aircraft and have documented five years of experience as a Maintenance Advisor. UH-60A Aircraft Powertrain Supervisor (APS) must be qualified to perform aviation-training tasks IAW