Aircraft Servicer - Customs and Border Protection

Amentum•San Angelo, TX

About The Position

The Aircraft Servicer services aircraft and supports their movement, parking, and ground operations. Duties include directing aircraft near terminal or flight-line parking areas, securing aircraft with wheel chocks and safing pins, and operating vehicles and ground-support equipment to service aircraft. The role may involve refueling, defueling, towing, de-icing, passenger loading and unloading, and coordination with air traffic control and base supply. Periodic travel may be required in support of customer missions. Assignment locations may be remote and uncomfortable, with long hours and exposure to weather, dust, and hazardous or harsh conditions.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License within 24 months after the employment start date.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Current FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
DD214 with documentation reflecting aircraft maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Direct incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal or flight-line parking areas using hand or light signals, or a truck with a guiding sign.
Secure aircraft in parking position with wheel chocks and install landing-gear and safing pins.
Operate service vehicles to replenish water and waste-system chemicals at select locations.
Assist with aircraft refueling, defueling, and towing; operate tow vehicles as needed.
Operate ground-support equipment, including electrical power carts, engine-starting carts, air-conditioning carts, nitrogen carts, and oil and hydraulic carts.
Examine aircraft tires for specified air pressure and condition.
Position boarding platforms to load or unload passengers using a staircase truck.
De-ice aircraft wings and assemblies at select locations.
Extract engine-oil samples when required and provide them to NDI for analysis.
Coordinate by land mobile radio with air traffic control for aircraft follow-me service and towing to designated parking spots.
Retrieve drag chutes and return them to the owning maintenance unit.
Coordinate with base supply to order aircraft parts.
Travel periodically in support of customer missions.
Perform other duties as assigned.