Plane Captain

Job Summary

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Plane Captain to perform comprehensive aircraft handling, servicing, and inspection duties. This vital role involves conducting daily and turn-around inspections, providing essential ground support, performing pre-operational checks, fueling ground support equipment, and offering critical technical assistance and guidance for aviation operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
  • Conducts daily and turn-around aircraft inspections in accordance with applicable procedures.
  • Initiates and completes required maintenance forms.
  • Performs aircraft fuel sampling and servicing adhering to established procedures.
  • Launches and recovers aircraft.
  • Directs aircraft taxi operations during launch and recovery.
  • Tows aircraft and acts as aircraft brake rider when necessary.
  • Secures and covers aircraft using established procedures.
  • Provides technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.
  • Utilizes two-way communication equipment.
  • Ensures compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
  • Adheres to all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations pertinent to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
  • Safeguards government and company-owned equipment.
  • Delivers courteous and professional customer service.
  • Operates portable firefighting equipment.
  • Maintains cleanliness of the work center.
  • Executes other assigned position-related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any required government/company licenses, qualifications, certifications, and clearances for the position.
  • Proficiency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English, 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 normal operational safety requirements of aircraft.
  • Physical ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, carry, balance, and reach above shoulder level, as well as push or pull weight up to 70 pounds.
  • Close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Normal range hearing.
  • Successful completion of a training program and written certification as a Plane Captain, with semi-annual re-qualification required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. (US Citizenship is required for a Secret Clearance).
  • Prior military personnel must present a member 4 DD214 with an Honorable character of service discharge.
  • Qualification on all assigned T/M/S (Type/Model/Series) aircraft.
  • Availability to work all assigned shifts and schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, and F-16 aircraft is strongly preferred.
  • Licensing and certification requirements, including:
    • Hazardous Waste Communications Training.
    • FOD and TCP Awareness Training.
    • ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness.
    • Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training.
    • Licensing on support equipment such as tow tractors, nitrogen servicing carts, engine wash carts, and engine start units.
  • Ability to handle hazardous materials as required by assigned duties.
  • Demonstrated eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
  • May be required to use a respirator.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $50.66 , as set by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided, designed to support employees' priorities. Offerings 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
  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.