Amentum | Captain

Plane Captain Job Description

Overview

The Plane Captain is responsible for a wide range of aircraft handling, servicing, and inspection duties. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, providing essential support for flight line activities. The Plane Captain will also provide technical guidance and instruction to other team members in related roles, such as Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
• Conducts daily and turn-around inspections as required, adhering to established procedures.
• Initiates and completes applicable maintenance forms accurately and timely.
• Performs aircraft fuel sampling and servicing according to established procedures.
• Launches and recovers aircraft safely and efficiently.
• Serves as aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery operations.
• Performs aircraft towing and acts as aircraft brake rider when required.
• Utilizes established procedures to tie down and cover aircraft.
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to team members as needed.
• Employs two-way communication equipment effectively.
• Ensures compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
• Adheres to all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Prioritizes the safety, security, and preservation of government and company-owned equipment.
• Provides courteous and professional customer service to all stakeholders.
• Operates portable firefighting equipment proficiently.
• Maintains a clean and organized work center.
• Performs other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any company/government required qualification, certification, licensing, or security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English, including following verbal and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable safety and maintenance manuals.
• Extensive working knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, including aircraft handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and normal operational safety requirements.
• Ability to work any assigned shift and schedule, including rotating shifts and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel in support of cross-country rescues and detachments of unknown duration.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Physical Demands:

The Plane Captain position requires a range of physical movements and postures common to shop/hanger/flight line maintenance activities. This includes bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling, and working in potentially tiring or uncomfortable positions. The role demands eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift objects up to 70 pounds. The candidate must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day. Additionally, the position requires close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Normal hearing is essential. The use of a respirator may be required.

Work Environment:

The work environment can vary, ranging from a comfortable indoor setting to an outdoor environment subject to inclement weather conditions, including extreme temperature changes, wind, rain, etc. Exposure to high noise hazards is possible, as well as potential electrical shock hazards. The Plane Captain may also encounter fumes or airborne particles.

Other Responsibilities

Amentum promotes a strong safety culture where all employees share responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment. Each employee is expected to participate in continuous safety development, complete all required training, fulfill self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and contribute to safety committees and teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.