Place Captain

Amentum•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•$42 - $42

About The Position

The Plane Captain performs aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turnaround inspections, and related flight-line duties. The role includes providing technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to Aircraft Washers and Plane Captain Helpers. The Plane Captain also supports aircraft launch, recovery, towing, servicing, and safety operations while maintaining compliance with applicable procedures and programs. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight-line operations, and a valid driver’s license. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain any required company or government qualifications, certifications, licenses, or security clearances; work any assigned shift and schedule; and travel for cross-country rescues and detachments of unknown duration. The role involves physical activity typical of shop, hangar, and flight-line maintenance, potentially including lifting up to 70 pounds, and work in conditions that may include inclement weather, high noise, electrical hazards, fumes, or airborne particles. A respirator may be required. The listed compensation is $42.34 per hour. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits including 401(k) matching; educational reimbursement; parental leave; an employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight-line operations.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain any company- or government-required qualification, certification, license, or security clearance.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Thorough knowledge of applicable safety and maintenance manuals.
Thorough working knowledge of aircraft flight-line operations, aircraft handling, servicing, marshaling, common hand tools, and normal operational safety requirements of the aircraft.
Ability to work any assigned shift and schedule.
Ability to travel in support of cross-country rescues and detachments of unknown duration.
Ability to perform physical activities associated with shop, hangar, and flight-line maintenance, including bending, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, stretching, kneeling, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
Ability to use eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to lift objects whose weight normally does not exceed 70 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand on level or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
Close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear within the normal range.
May be required to use a respirator.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
Perform daily and turnaround inspections according to applicable procedures.
Initiate and complete applicable maintenance forms.
Perform aircraft fuel sampling and servicing as required by established procedures.
Launch and recover aircraft.
Serve as aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery operations.
Tow aircraft and act as aircraft brake rider when required.
Tie down and cover aircraft using established procedures.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction as required.
Use two-way communication equipment as required.
Ensure compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable general and industrial safety rules and regulations for the contract, facility, and job assignment.
Ensure the safety, security, and preservation of government- and company-owned equipment.
Provide courteous and professional customer service.
Operate portable firefighting equipment.
Maintain the cleanliness of the work center.
Perform other qualified or position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Participate in safety training and fulfill self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, emergency response tasks, and safety committee or team duties as appropriate.