Plane Captain

About the Role:

The Plane Captain plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our aircraft. This hands-on position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including aircraft handling, servicing, inspections, and providing guidance to junior team members.

Responsibilities:

Conduct daily and turnaround inspections, meticulously adhering to established procedures.
Execute aircraft fueling and sampling procedures in accordance with industry standards.
Skillfully launch and recover aircraft, ensuring smooth and safe operations.
Act as aircraft taxi director during critical launch and recovery phases.
Expertly tow aircraft and perform brake rider duties as required.
Secure and protect aircraft by diligently tying down and covering them using approved methods.
Provide invaluable technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper personnel.
Maintain constant communication utilizing two-way communication equipment.
Champion safety by enforcing compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
Uphold a safe working environment by adhering to all established general and industrial safety regulations.
Ensure the security and meticulous maintenance of government and company-owned equipment.
Deliver outstanding customer service with a courteous and professional demeanor.
Operate portable firefighting equipment with proficiency.
Maintain a clean and organized work center.
Perform other duties as assigned, showcasing flexibility and adaptability.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum of two years of hands-on experience in aviation maintenance or flight line operations is essential.
Possession of a valid Driver's License is mandatory.
Ability to meet all government and company licensing or qualification requirements for the position is non-negotiable.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, understand, and speak English fluently, and meticulously follow verbal and written instructions.
Thorough understanding of relevant safety and maintenance manuals.
Demonstrated working knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and standard operational safety requirements.
Flexibility to work various shifts and schedules as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in cross-country rescues and detachments is highly desirable.

Physical Demands:

This position requires physical dexterity, including the ability to:

Travel for extended periods.
Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Possess close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Have normal hearing range.
Potentially wear a respirator.
Walk and stand on level and inclined surfaces for prolonged periods.
Climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, lift, carry, balance, reach above shoulder level, push, and pull weight up to 70 pounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.