Aircraft Worker, Line

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring F/A-18 Plane Captains to support U.S. Navy aircraft maintenance operations at NAS Oceana, Virginia. Aircraft Workers will become Plane Captain certified through a government-approved certification process. The work requires rotating shifts and travel for detachments ashore and afloat, including aircraft carriers. Work may be performed up to seven days and 40 hours per week, with overtime depending on operational tempo. The role supports aircraft operations and maintenance on the flight line and hangar deck. Work is primarily outdoors in all types of weather, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. The position involves standing, climbing, bending, and stooping, and workers must meet associated physical requirements and any related medical examination requirements. Employees must pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check, provide favorable fingerprints through EQIP, and obtain and maintain required facility credentials and authorization. A SF-85/86 may be required in EQIP to maintain a CAC card. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location and to obtain a Secret Clearance. The posting also specifies an approved status from the Contractor Verification system, including a seven-year background check, and a Security Clearance for Public Trust. Amentum describes itself as a global engineering and technology solutions company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, with approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Its stated operating commitments include safety, collaboration, and employee well-being.

Requirements

At least two years of actual and recent organizational-level aircraft maintenance experience is desired.
Must be able to work rotating shifts and travel for detachments both ashore and afloat, including aircraft carriers.
Must have a valid Virginia driver's license, or a valid North Carolina driver's license if a North Carolina resident.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment required for assigned maintenance tasks.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
Must meet physical requirements associated with daily assigned tasks and/or pass related medical examination requirements.
Must pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and have favorable fingerprints in EQIP.
May be required to complete an SF-85/86 in EQIP to maintain possession of a CAC card.
Must obtain approved status through the Contractor Verification system, including a seven-year background check, and obtain a Security Clearance for Public Trust.
Must obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Must comply with applicable safety, quality, environmental, operational, and customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
F/A-18 Plane Captain, Brake Rider, or Move Director qualifications.
Completion of military aviation maintenance training or a maintenance technical school curriculum, or an FAA-issued A&P license.
Prior U.S. Navy aviation experience working on F/A-18 aircraft.

Responsibilities

Direct incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal or flight-line parking areas, assisting pilots with ground maneuvering using hand or light signals.
Secure aircraft in parking position with chocks and tie-downs.
Perform aircraft flight-line servicing.
Operate service vehicles to replenish fuel and oil.
Perform pre-flight through post-flight maintenance inspections.
Record descriptions of servicing performed in maintenance records.
Check fuel for contamination by draining sumps and fuel drains.
Operate ground support equipment, including electrical power supplies, tow tractors, and engine starting units.
Examine tires for specified air pressure and condition.
Assist in towing aircraft.
Clean aircraft exteriors and interiors.
Perform periodic hangar-deck housekeeping and clean fluid spills.
Complete required safety training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams as appropriate.
Perform job activities in compliance with Amentum quality policies, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.