Aircraft Servicer

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Servicer - Transient Alert for Creech Air Force Base, responsible for providing flight line services to all transient and emergency aircraft landing and departing Creech AFB, NV.

Responsibilities

• Directs incoming and outgoing aircraft to assist pilot’s maneuvering of the aircraft on the ground, using a combination of hand, light signal devices, and ground communication cords.
• Secures aircraft in parking position by using appropriate wheel chocks and tie down equipment.
• Operates servicing equipment to replenish aircraft with fuel, oil, water, breathing oxygen, and hydraulic fluids.
• Performs End of Runway (EOR) inspections to include:
  • De-arming and arming munitions (chaff, flares, guns, etc.) and egress systems (ejection seats).
  • Removing and installing landing gear safety pins.
  • Flight control operations check.
  • Performing overall aircraft safety check (leaking fluids, tire condition, etc.).
• Checks for fuel contamination by draining fuel sumps and drains.
• Samples aircraft engines for oil contamination.
• Examines and services aircraft tires to correct air pressure.
• Responds to in-flight and ground emergencies and, if necessary, removes disabled aircraft from runway using towing equipment.
• Positions and removes boarding platforms to load and unload passengers.
• Inspects and operates ground support equipment such as electrical power supplies, engine starting units, and aircraft towing vehicles and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate electronic TOs and related publications.
• Enters appropriate aircraft form entries for all tasks.
• Responsible for daily sweeping operations of airfield utilizing a Tymco 600 (street sweeper) in accordance with the Creech Airfield Sweeping Plan (AIR.PLN.18080.0001).
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Department of Defense or civilian formal technical training in the aircraft maintenance career field.
• Four (4) years prior military fighter aircraft maintenance experience.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain a government Secret Security Clearance.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to pass a color blindness test to obtain Flight line Driver’s License (AF Form 483).
• Ability to obtain an operator's certification (AF Form 2293) for an aircraft towing vehicle and airfield sweeper.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• May require different shift work assignments and occasional routine travel, spending 2-5 nights away from home for updated equipment or qualification training.
• Occasionally must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Work Environment

• Typical hazards associated with working on or around a military airport.
• Ability to work independently using sound judgment.
• Perform physical tasks necessary for normal Transient Alert operations, including:
  • Heavy lifting and carrying not to exceed 40 pounds 5 feet above the ground.
  • 50 pounds 3 feet above the ground or 50 pounds when carrying an object 33 feet or less.
• Constant use of sight and speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Constant mental alertness, planning/organizing skills, and ability to work under deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• 15 days of paid time off annually.
• Parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

$34.94 per hour.