Aircraft Servicer - Customs and Border Protection

Amentum•San Angelo, TX

About The Position

The Aircraft Servicer services aircraft and supports aircraft movement, parking, and ground operations. Duties include guiding aircraft near terminal or flight-line parking areas using hand or light signals or a light truck with a guiding sign, securing aircraft with wheel chocks, and installing landing-gear and safing pins. The role also operates service vehicles and ground-support equipment, assists with aircraft servicing and movement, and coordinates with air traffic control and other units. The position may require periodic travel 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

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation Suitability clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Ability 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

Guide incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal or flight-line parking areas using hand or light signals or a light truck with a guiding sign.
Secure aircraft in parking positions using aircraft 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, including operating a tow vehicle.
Operate ground-support equipment such as electrical-power, engine-starting, air-conditioning, nitrogen, oil, and hydraulic carts to service aircraft.
Examine aircraft tires for specified air pressure and condition.
Position boarding platforms using a staircase truck to load or unload aircraft passengers.
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 follow-me service and towing aircraft to designated parking spots.
Retrieve drag chutes and return them to the owning maintenance unit.
Coordinate with base supply to order aircraft parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Periodically travel in support of customers’ missions.