Plane Captain

Overview

A successful Plane Captain is responsible for crucial aircraft handling, servicing, and inspection tasks within aviation operations. This role involves conducting daily and turn-around inspections, performing pre-operational checks, fueling ground support equipment, and offering technical assistance and guidance to ensure efficient and safe flight line activities. The Plane Captain plays a vital role in maintaining aircraft readiness and supporting flight operations.

Essential Responsibilities

Executing aircraft launch and recovery operations.
Directing aircraft taxiing during launch and recovery phases.
Conducting daily and turn-around aircraft inspections in accordance with established procedures.
Performing duties associated with Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
Carrying out aircraft fuel sampling and servicing according to established procedures.
Performs aircraft towing and acts as a brake rider when necessary.
Secures and covers aircraft following established tie-down procedures.
Initiating and completing required maintenance documentation.
Provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as needed.
Operates two-way communication equipment as required for operations.
Ensures strict adherence to Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, Hazardous Waste handling, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
Ensures compliance with all general and industrial safety regulations pertinent to the contract, facility, and specific job assignments.
Maintains the safety, security, and preservation of government and company assets.
Delivers courteous and professional customer service.
Operates portable firefighting equipment.
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the work center.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Possesses a minimum of two (2) years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
Holds a valid Driver’s License.
Must obtain and maintain all required government and company licenses, qualifications, certifications, and security clearances for the position.
Demonstrates the ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in the English language, following both verbal and written instructions.
Possesses thorough knowledge of applicable safety and maintenance manuals.
Possesses thorough working knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, including handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and standard operational safety requirements for aircraft.
Physical ability includes climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, as well as pushing or pulling weights up to seventy (70) pounds.
Requires close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Possesses hearing within the normal range.
Must successfully complete a training program and obtain written certification as a Plane Captain. Semi-annual re-qualification is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance is required. Note: US Citizenship is mandatory for obtaining a Secret Clearance.
Must be qualified on all assigned Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) aircraft.
Former military personnel are required to present a Member 4 DD214 reflecting an Honorable character of service discharge.
Ability to work all assigned shifts and schedules is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, or F-16 aircraft is strongly preferred.
Desired licenses and certifications include:
- Hazardous Waste Communications Training
- FOD and Tool Control Program (TCP) Awareness Training
- ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness
- Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training
- Licensing on relevant support equipment (e.g., tow tractor, nitrogen servicing cart, engine wash cart, engine start unit).
Possesses strong eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to handle hazardous materials may be required during duty performance.
Use of a respirator may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language.