TPNx Live #3: Civilian Tankers and Metrea Strategic Mobility, brought to you by Slim Morgan

The Pilot Network Podcast

Adam broadcasts live from TPNX, discussing career paths beyond major airlines. Guest, Slim Morgan from Metrea Strategic Mobility, talks about the company's history, their foray into aerial refueling, and the growth industry that is mobility support platforms. The guys get into chatting about how Metrea's crew scheduling works, pilot training needs for the tanker program, and opportunities for qualified tanker pilots. The benefits and compensation at Metrea far surpass most entry-level aviation jobs, but this is no entry level opportunity!

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Key Points

• Exploring alternative aviation career paths can lead to unexpected and fulfilling opportunities beyond major airlines.
• Metrea Strategic Mobility offers a unique chance for tanker pilots to leverage their skills in a commercial setting, with competitive pay and flexible scheduling.
• The company prides itself on solving complex defense problems and is expanding into areas like airborne firefighting with innovative technology.
• Go to https://metrea.aero/air/aar/ for more info.

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Chapters

0:00 Sponsor message: JetSeam pilot uniforms

1:22 Introduction: Adam live again at TPNX

1:37 Career paths beyond major airlines

2:02 Guest introduction: Slim Morgan from Metrea Strategic Mobility

4:20 History and growth of Metrea

8:26 Crew scheduling and operations

10:06 Training and upgrading pilots for Metrea's tanker program

12:31 Opportunities for current and qualified tanker pilots

15:14 Benefits and compensation for pilots at Metrea

17:01 Slim's testimonial from TPNX

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