Amentum | Captain

Job Overview

The Plane Captain performs aircraft handling, servicing, and daily/turnaround inspections. Responsibilities include pre-operational inspections, fueling ground support equipment, and providing technical assistance and guidance to subordinate personnel.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
• Conduct daily and turnaround inspections per applicable procedures.
• Complete maintenance forms accurately.
• Perform aircraft fuel sampling and servicing according to established procedures.
• Launch and recover aircraft.
• Serve as aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery.
• Perform aircraft towing and act as aircraft brake rider when required.
• Tie down and cover aircraft using established procedures.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction.
• Utilize two-way communication equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
• Adhere to all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure safety, security, and preservation of government and company-owned equipment.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service.
• Operate portable firefighting equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work center.
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain/maintain required company/government qualifications, certifications, licenses, or security clearances.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English; follow verbal and written instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable safety and maintenance manuals.
• Thorough working knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, aircraft handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and normal operational safety requirements.
• Ability to work any assigned shift and schedule.
• Ability to travel in support of cross-country rescues and detachments of unknown duration.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Physical Demands

This role involves physical movements and postures associated with shop/hanger/flight line maintenance, including bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling, and working in uncomfortable positions. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. May require lifting objects up to 70 pounds. Ability to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods. Requires close vision (including color vision), peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear at the normal range. May require respirator use.

Work Environment

Work conditions can range from minimal discomfort to environments with inclement weather, including temperature changes, wind, and rain. May involve high noise hazards, electrical shock hazards, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Other Responsibilities

Employees are responsible for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes completing all training requirements, fulfilling self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response, and serving on safety committees and teams.