Amentum | Captain

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.