Plane Captain - Aviation Maintenance Professional
Overview:
The successful Plane Captain is a highly skilled professional responsible for the meticulous handling, servicing, and inspection of aircraft. This role encompasses daily and turnaround inspections, pre-operational checks, and the provision of technical assistance and guidance. The Plane Captain also ensures the proper fueling of ground support equipment and plays a critical role in maintaining aircraft readiness and safety.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs all duties and responsibilities of Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
- Conducts thorough daily and turnaround inspections according to established procedures.
- Accurately initiates and completes all required maintenance forms.
- Performs precise aircraft fuel sampling and servicing in strict accordance with established protocols.
- Oversees the safe launch and recovery of aircraft.
- Directs aircraft taxiing operations during launch and recovery.
- Executes aircraft towing operations and acts as aircraft brake rider when required.
- Ensures secure tie-down and covering of aircraft using established procedures.
- Provides expert technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as needed.
- Utilizes two-way communication equipment effectively to maintain operational awareness.
- Ensures strict compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
- Adheres rigorously to all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations relevant to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
- Maintains the utmost safety, security, and preservation of government and company-owned equipment.
- Provides courteous and professional customer service at all times.
- Operates portable firefighting equipment as necessary.
- Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the work center.
- Performs other qualified duties as assigned to support operational needs.
- Executes all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations is required.
- Must possess a valid Driver's License.
- Must obtain and maintain any government/company licenses, qualifications, certifications, and clearances required for the position.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in the English language, including following both verbal and written instructions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant safety and maintenance manuals is essential.
- Extensive working knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, aircraft handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and normal operational safety requirements for aircraft.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, carrying, balancing, reaching above shoulder level, and pushing or pulling weight up to (70) pounds.
- Must possess close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must possess hearing within the normal range.
- Successful completion of the Plane Captain training program and written certification are required, with mandatory semi-annual re-qualification.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite for obtaining a Secret Clearance.
- Must be qualified on all assigned Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) aircraft.
- Must be able to work all assigned shifts and schedules, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, F-16 aircraft is highly preferred.
- Possession of the following licenses and certifications:
- 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 tractors, nitrogen servicing carts, engine wash carts, and engine start units.
- Ability to handle hazardous materials in performance of duties
- Demonstrated ability to use eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
- May require the use of respirator.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Amentum is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition, disability, or other protected categories under federal, state, or local law.