Aircraft Washer

Amentum•Corpus Christi, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aircraft Washer is responsible for washing aircraft and aircraft components using a high-pressure wash system. This role involves pre and post-wash lubrication of aircraft, installing and removing protective covers, and moving aircraft with towing equipment. The individual will operate various ground support equipment and portable firefighting equipment, as well as assist in general aircraft movement. Key tasks include preparing aircraft for washing by taping vent areas and ensuring protective covers are in place, thoroughly washing and rinsing external and internal surfaces to remove contaminants, and maintaining the high-pressure wash system. The position also requires polishing and cleaning windscreens/canopies using appropriate compounds and cloth, and performing aircraft lubrication according to established procedures. Compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control programs, along with all general and industrial safety rules and regulations, is mandatory. The Aircraft Washer must obtain and maintain required government/company Ground Support Equipment licenses and utilize two-way communication equipment. Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. The company's people are driven by curiosity, ambition, and imagination to challenge convention and drive progress, with a strong commitment to safety, collaboration, and well-being. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, Amentum has approximately 50,000 employees in over 70 countries across all 7 continents, delivering a broad range of operational support services to meet critical client needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three (3) or more months aviation maintenance and/or flight line experience is required.
Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing, certification, qualification, or clearance requirements.
Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing, or pulling weight up to 70 pounds.
Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Requires hearing to the normal range.
Able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with normal operational safety requirements, working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment.
Capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for the use of aircraft cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

Washes aircraft and aircraft components as required utilizing a high-pressure wash system.
Performs pre/post wash lubrication of aircraft.
Install and remove protective covers.
Move aircraft utilizing towing equipment.
Operate ground support equipment.
Operate portable firefighting equipment.
Assist in the movement of aircraft.
Prepare aircraft for washing by ensuring vent areas are taped and all protective covers are in place.
Wash and rinse external and internal surface of aircraft and aircraft components to remove grease, dirt, oil fungus and stains.
Use and maintain high-pressure wash system.
Polish and clean windscreens / canopies with water, polishing / cleansing compounds, and cloth.
Perform pre / post wash aircraft lubrication utilizing established procedures.
Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control programs.
Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
Obtain and maintain required government / company owned Ground Support Equipment licenses while assigned as an Aircraft Washer.
Utilize two-way communication equipment as required.
Perform other qualified duties as required.