King Air Lead Captain

Title: King Air Lead Captain

Reports to: Head of ISR

Work Arrangement: Hybrid/Deployed

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.

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

This role is responsible for operating a turbo-prop aircraft in accordance UK CAA and EASA policies and MAFX Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role is also responsible for flight planning, conducting aircraft pre-flight check, and coordinating with company site leads and aircrew in order to facilitate mission execution and operations.

Role And Responsibilities

• Operate a King Air 200/300 in accordance with EASA/CAA and company/customer directive as the Pilot in Command
• Monitor airspace, weather, radio communications, mission flight boundaries, other air traffic, and aircraft systems.
• Coordinate all flights with appropriate Fixed Based Operators, Air Traffic Contact (ATC) facilities (military and civilian), Company Site Leads, and Mission Coordination Services.
• Ensure safe, effective and efficient flight operations to include identification of aircraft system malfunctions and performing required corrective actions.
• Perform ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) flights in day, night and all-weather conditions (within defined safety limits)
• Must be able to operate from remote, austere locations, possibly on unimproved runways.
• Completes all safety of flight documentation in accordance with applicable industry and EASA/CAA standards.
  
  

Skills And Experience

Required

• Education:
• Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• A-Levels or equivalent further education desirable.
• Experience:
• Minimum 1000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
• At least 300 hours PIC time in multi-engine, turboprop aircraft
  
  

Required Licences And Certifications

• UK CAA-issued EASA or Part-FCL Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with multi-engine and instrument rating
• Must hold and maintain a valid UK Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Must possess a valid UK or EU passport
• Must consent to provide access to pilot records and background checks in accordance with UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and company compliance requirements
  
  

Our Firmware

Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Right to Work

The employee will have the legal right to work in the UK and will be able to produce right to work documentation.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Metrea Aerial Effects (MAFX) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required training, background checks, and security clearances. Working hours and shift patterns may vary in line with operational demands to support mission effectiveness and customer satisfaction. The role involves rotational deployments within Europe, comprising of mixed deployment lengths on assignment followed by a similar period off rotation, with the UK as the home base of operations.

Work Location

During deployment, employees may be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies based on contract.