Job Overview: Plane Captain

Amentum is seeking a professional Plane Captain to join our aviation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for aircraft handling, servicing, and conducting essential daily and turn-around inspections. This role provides critical technical assistance, guidance, and ground support equipment operations to ensure the safety and security of aircraft and company assets.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform daily, turn-around, and pre-operational inspections according to established procedures.
Launch and recover aircraft, serving as an aircraft taxi director.
Conduct aircraft fuel sampling, servicing, and towing, including serving as a brake rider.
Properly secure, tie down, and cover aircraft.
Initiate and complete all required maintenance documentation.
Operate two-way communication equipment and portable firefighting equipment.
Maintain strict compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
Ensure adherence to all industrial safety regulations and maintain work center cleanliness.
Provide technical guidance and professional customer service while performing assigned duties.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.
Must be certified as a Plane Captain through a formal training program and maintain semi-annual re-qualification.
Thorough knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, marshaling, common hand tools, and safety manuals.
Proficiency in English with the ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
Physical ability to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, and lift/push/pull up to 70 pounds.
Must possess close vision (including color vision), depth perception, and normal hearing.
Prior military personnel must provide a member 4 DD214 showing Honorable discharge.
Must be available for all assigned shifts and schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, E-2C, F-16, and/or MH-60 platforms.
Certifications in Hazardous Waste Communications, FOD/TCP Awareness, ISO 9001-2000, and Operational Risk Management (ORM).
Qualified experience operating support equipment, including tow tractors, nitrogen carts, and engine start units.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $50.66 (Set by Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Amentum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching.
Paid time off and holidays.
Educational reimbursement and parental leave.
Disability, life insurance, and employee stock purchase options.

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions. With approximately 50,000 employees across 70 countries, we are dedicated to addressing complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability through safety, collaboration, and excellence.

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.