Aircraft Servicer - Transient Alert

Amentum•Indian Springs, NV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Servicer/Transient Alert for Creech Air Force Base. This role is responsible for providing flight line services to all transient and emergency aircraft landing and departing Creech AFB, NV. The position also involves operating the airfield’s sweeper according to the Creech Airfield Sweeping Plan to maintain pavement areas on or adjacent to runways, taxiways, ramps, and runway overruns on a regularly scheduled basis and as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have Department of Defense or civilian formal technical training in the aircraft maintenance career field.
Two (2) to Four (4) years prior military fighter aircraft maintenance experience is required.
Position requires the ability to qualify for and maintain a government Secret Security Clearance.
Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and be able to pass color blindness test to obtain Flight line Driver’s License (AF Form 483).
Must be able to obtain an operator's certification (AF Form 2293) for an aircraft towing vehicle and airfield sweeper.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Directs incoming and outgoing aircraft to assist pilot’s maneuvering of the aircraft on the ground, using a combination of hand, light signal devices, and ground communication cords.
Secures aircraft in parking position by using appropriate wheel chocks and tie down equipment.
Operates servicing equipment to replenish aircraft with fuel, oil, water, breathing oxygen and hydraulic fluids.
Performs End of Runway (EOR) inspections to include: De-arming and arming munitions (chaff, flares, guns, etc.) and egress systems (ejection seats); removing and installing landing gear safety pins; flight control operations check; perform overall aircraft safety check (leaking fluids, tire condition, etc.).
Checks for fuel contamination by draining fuel sumps and drains.
Samples aircraft engines for oil contamination.
Examines and services aircraft tires to correct air pressure.
Responds to all in-flight and ground emergencies and if necessary, removes disabled aircraft from runway using towing equipment.
Positions and removes boarding platforms to load and unload passengers.
Inspects and operates ground support equipment such as electrical power supplies, engine starting units, and aircraft towing vehicles and equipment.
Utilize appropriate electronic TOs and related publications.
Enters appropriate aircraft form entries for all tasks.
Responsible for daily sweeping operations of airfield utilizing a Tymco 600 (street sweeper)
Perform other position related duties as assigned or requested.