13 February 2026

Amentum | Captain

Fallon, NV, United States

Plane Captain

Amentum seeks a skilled and dedicated Plane Captain to perform aircraft handling, servicing, and inspections. The successful candidate will be responsible for pre-operational inspections, fueling ground support equipment, and providing technical assistance and guidance. This role requires adherence to strict safety protocols and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Perform duties of Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
  • Conduct daily and turn around inspections according to applicable procedures.
  • Initiate and complete maintenance forms accurately.
  • Execute aircraft fuel sampling and servicing as per established procedures.
  • Launch and recover aircraft, serving as aircraft taxi director during these operations.
  • Tow aircraft and act as aircraft brake rider when necessary.
  • Secure aircraft by tying down and covering, following established procedures.
  • Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.
  • Operate two-way communication equipment effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
  • Adhere to all general and industrial safety rules and regulations pertinent to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
  • Maintain the safety, security, and preservation of government and company-owned equipment.
  • Provide courteous and professional customer service.
  • Operate portable firefighting equipment.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the work center.
  • Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
  • A valid Driver’s License.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain necessary government/company licenses, qualifications, certifications, and clearance requirements.
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating the English language, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable safety and maintenance manuals.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, aircraft handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and aircraft operational safety requirements.
  • Physical ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, carry, balance, reach above shoulder level, and push or pull weight up to 70 pounds.
  • Close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to hear at the normal range.
  • Must complete a training program and be certified as a plane captain in writing; required to re-qualify semi-annually.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. US Citizenship is required for clearance.
  • Prior military personnel must present a member 4 DD214 with an Honorable character of service discharge.
  • Must be qualified on all assigned T/M/S.
  • Availability to work all assigned shifts and schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, or F-16 aircraft is strongly preferred.
  • Licensing and certification in Hazardous Waste Communications, FOD and TCP Awareness, ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness, and Operational Risk Management (ORM) are beneficial.
  • Licensure on support equipment, including tow tractors, nitrogen servicing carts, engine wash carts, and engine start units.
  • Willingness to handle hazardous materials in the performance of assigned duties.
  • Ability to utilize eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
  • May be required to use a respirator.

Compensation and Benefits

HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $50.66 (Hourly rate set by CBA).

Amentum offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees and their priorities, which may include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching), educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements, including provisions for positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts.

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