Plane Captain

V2X is seeking a responsible and detail-oriented Plane Captain to join its team at NAS Whiting Field, supporting the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS). The Plane Captain performs a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of training helicopters. This includes performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections, conducting routing maintenance, and overseeing ground handling procedures. This position is essential for supporting safe and effective training missions for Navy and Marine Corps pilots.

Basic Function Summary:

The Plane Captain provides line services in support of flight operations. These services include servicing, cleaning, fueling, defueling, blade wash, moving, securing, launching, and recovering aircraft. The role requires operation of self-propelled ground equipment during daily routines, primarily in an outdoor environment.

The Plane Captain must complete a training program and be certified in writing as a Plane Captain, with required re-qualification semi-annually. The use of hazardous materials may be required in the performance of assigned duties. Limited use of hand tools, normally including screwdrivers, flashlights, and tools necessary to assist with engine rinses and aircraft washes, is expected.

The individual must display a good working knowledge of assigned aircraft and servicing requirements, as well as a strong understanding of inspection requirements and Company instructions. Successful completion of a Government approved Plane Captain Certification Program for the specific aircraft type is mandatory.

The Plane Captain must be able to read, speak, write legibly, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities Include:

Launch and recover aircraft in accordance with specific guidelines during day and night hours.
Perform aircraft inspections in accordance with published criteria.
Perform fueling operations using gravity fill and closed-circuit refueling methods.
Act as a member of an aircraft moving crew when assigned.
Perform aircraft washing and lubrication when assigned.
Act as a member of the engine rinse team when assigned.
Be familiar with and operate portable firefighting equipment.
Use provided safety equipment when working with hazardous materials.
Maintain cleanliness of the work center and assigned work area.
Comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations applicable to the contract, facilities, and job assignment.
Document work accomplished on government and company electronic and/or manual Information Systems.
Possess personal tools required to perform the work in the classification.
Pursuant to the specific provisions of the CBA, at the discretion of management, may be requested to perform the duties of Lead.

Working Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment with little or no physical discomfort to one where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, and rain. The position may require working in areas with high noise hazards and potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, or electrical shock hazards.

Physical Activities:

This role involves climbing, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, extensive walking, and working in tiring uncomfortable positions. It may require lifting objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds.

Qualifications:

Two (2) years of general aviation experience, preferably in contract, military, or commercial settings, or the equivalent.
Basic mechanical aptitude is required.
Must be able to pass comprehensive testing, demonstrate practical knowledge after training, and successfully complete examination by the Plane Captain Board to become a qualified Plane Captain within 120 days.
Must meet any other qualification standard imposed by the government contract not covered by this agreement.
Aircraft Plane Captain Certification is required.
Aircraft Towing Certification is required.
GSE Licensing is required.
Airfield Operators License is required.
Must meet physical requirements as required by NAVAIR 3710.1 Series.
A valid State Driver License is required.