Plane Captain- VMG

Amentum is seeking a Plane Captain to perform aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turnaround inspections, and provide technical assistance and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
• Conduct daily and turnaround inspections per applicable procedures.
• Initiate and complete applicable maintenance forms.
• Perform aircraft fuel sampling and servicing as required by established procedures.
• Launch and recover aircraft.
• Serve as aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery operations.
• Tow aircraft and act as aircraft brake rider when required.
• Tie down and cover aircraft using established procedures.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.
• Utilize two-way communication equipment as required.
• Ensure compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
• Adhere to all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure safety, security, and preservation of government and company-owned equipment.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service.
• Operate portable firefighting equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years’ experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must obtain and maintain any government/company license, qualification, certification, and clearance requirements for the position.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable safety and maintenance manuals.
• Thorough working knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and safety requirements.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, carry, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to push or pull weight up to 70 pounds.
• Close vision including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Normal hearing range.
• Must complete training program and be certified in writing as a plane captain; re-qualification required semi-annually.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Must be qualified on all assigned T/M/S.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts and schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, E-2C, F-16, and/or MH60 strongly preferred.
• Hazardous Waste Communications Training.
• FOD and TCP Awareness Training.
• ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness.
• Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training.
• Licensed on support equipment such as tow tractor, nitrogen servicing cart, engine wash cart, and engine start unit.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• May require the use of a respirator.

Pay

Hiring hourly rate of pay: $50.66 (set by Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.