Plane Captain - VMG

Amentum is seeking a Plane Captain to perform aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turnaround inspections, and related ground support duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
• Conduct daily and turnaround inspections according to 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 needed.
• 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, aircraft handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and normal operational 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 the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear at the normal range.
• Must complete training program and be certified in writing as a plane captain; required to re-qualify 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, and F-16.
• Licensing/certification in:
  • Hazardous Waste Communications Training
  • FOD and TCP Awareness
  • 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 in performance of assigned duties.
• 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.

About the Company

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, Amentum has approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.