Amentum | Captain
F/A-18 Plane Captain
Amentum is seeking dedicated and skilled F/A-18 Plane Captains to support U.S. Navy Aircraft maintenance operations at NAS Oceana, VA. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational readiness of F/A-18 aircraft through comprehensive flight line support and maintenance activities. This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts and travel for detachments, both ashore and afloat, including deployments aboard aircraft carriers.
Responsibilities
The Aircraft Worker, upon achieving government-approved Plane Captain certification, performs a variety of essential flight line tasks. This includes directing incoming and outgoing aircraft movement on the ground using hand or light signals and securing aircraft in parking positions with chocks and tie downs. The role encompasses aircraft flight line servicing, operating service vehicles for fuel and oil replenishment, and conducting pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight maintenance inspections. The Plane Captain documents servicing performed in maintenance records, checks for fuel contamination by draining sumps and fuel drains, and operates ground support equipment such as electrical power supplies, tow tractors, and engine starting units. Additional duties involve examining tires for specified air pressure and condition, assisting in towing aircraft, and cleaning aircraft exteriors and interiors. Periodic housekeeping on the hangar deck and cleaning fluid spills using portable platform ladders, brushes, rags, water hoses, cleaning compound applicators, and mobile vacuums are also required. This work may involve shifts up to 7 days per week and over 40 hours, depending on operational tempo.
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to work rotating shifts and undertake detachments, both ashore and afloat (aircraft carriers).
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver's license (if a North Carolina resident).
- Mandatory knowledge and use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned maintenance tasks.
- Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Self-motivated and capable of working with minimum supervision.
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, climbing, bending, and stooping, and pass any related medical examination requirements.
- Must successfully pass the Contractor Verification system, which includes a 7-year background check, and obtain a Security Clearance for Public Trust.
- Must obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as an F/A-18 Plane Captain, Brake Rider, or Move Director.
- Completion of military aviation maintenance training or a maintenance technical school curriculum, or possession of an FAA issued A&P license.
- Prior U.S. Navy aviation experience on F/A-18 aircraft is highly preferred.
- A minimum of two (2) years of actual and recent organizational level aircraft maintenance experience is desired.
Work Environment
Work is primarily performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes.
Security Requirements
The position requires passing and maintaining a U.S. Government background security check and favorable fingerprints in EQIP. Completion of an SF-85/86 in EQIP may be required to maintain possession of a CAC card. An unfavorable background check may result in termination if eligibility for a CAC identification cannot be determined.
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