Amentum | Captain

Amentum is seeking a qualified Plane Captain to perform essential aircraft handling, servicing, and inspection duties. This role is based at a US government facility.

About the Role

The Plane Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient handling of aircraft, including performing daily and turn-around inspections, aircraft servicing, and providing technical assistance. This position also involves acting as a taxi director, towing aircraft, and ensuring compliance with various safety and operational programs.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 government/company licenses, qualifications, certifications, and clearances.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, understanding, and communicating in English, and following instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable safety and maintenance manuals.
• Working knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, aircraft handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and operational safety requirements.
• Physical ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, carry, balance, reach above shoulder level, and push or pull up to 70 pounds.
• Close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear at the normal range.
• Must complete training and be certified 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 clearance.
• Must be qualified on all assigned T/M/S (Type/Model/Series).
• Ability to work all assigned shifts and schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, or F-16 aircraft.
• Hazardous Waste Communications Training.
• FOD and TCP Awareness Trained.
• 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.
• Experience handling hazardous materials may be required.
• Ability to use eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Potential requirement to use a respirator.