Aircraft Worker, Line

Amentum•Virginia Beach, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring Aircraft Workers to support U.S. Navy F/A-18 aircraft maintenance operations at NAS Oceana, Virginia. Workers will become Plane Captain certified through a government-approved certification process. The role requires rotating shift work and travel for detachments both 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. Aircraft Workers service aircraft and assist with ground movement and flight-line operations. Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes. Employees must pass and maintain required government background checks and fingerprints, qualify for required credentials and authorization, and meet applicable clearance requirements. U.S. citizenship is required for facility credentials at this work location and to obtain a Secret Clearance. Employees are expected to comply with Amentum’s safety, quality, operational, environmental, and customer requirements. They must complete applicable training and fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks as appropriate, and contribute to a safe working environment and customer satisfaction.

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 ashore and afloat, including aircraft carriers.
Must have a valid Virginia driver's license, or a North Carolina driver's license if a North Carolina resident.
Knowledge and use of special tools and equipment needed to perform assigned maintenance tasks is mandatory.
Ability to read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate self-motivation.
Must meet physical requirements associated with assigned tasks and/or pass any related medical examination requirements.
Must be able to stand, climb, bend, and stoop as required.
Must pass and maintain a U.S. Government background security check and provide favorable fingerprints in EQIP; may be required to complete an SF-85/86 in EQIP to maintain a CAC card.
Must obtain approved status from 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 and authorization at this work location.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal or flight-line parking areas using hand or light signals to assist pilots maneuvering on the ground.
Secure aircraft in parking positions with chocks and tie-downs.
Perform aircraft flight-line servicing and operate service vehicles to replenish fuel and oil.
Perform pre-flight through post-flight maintenance inspections and record servicing performed in maintenance records.
Check for fuel contamination by draining sumps and fuel drains.
Operate ground support equipment, including electrical power supplies, tow tractors, and engine starting units.
Examine aircraft 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 using portable platform ladders, brushes, rags, water hoses, cleaning-compound applicators, and mobile vacuums.
Complete required safety training and self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participate in emergency-response tasks as appropriate, and comply with applicable safety, quality, environmental, operational, and customer requirements.