Plane Captain NAWDC GT

Amentum•Fallon, NV

About The Position

The Plane Captain performs aircraft handling, servicing, and daily and turnaround inspections in accordance with applicable procedures. The role includes pre-operational inspections and fueling ground support equipment, as well as providing technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to employees. The Plane Captain supports flight-line launch and recovery operations, aircraft movement and servicing, and compliance with safety, maintenance, security, and environmental programs. The position requires completion of a training program and written certification as a plane captain, with semiannual requalification, and qualification on all assigned aircraft types. The position requires the ability to work all assigned shifts and schedules and to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for that clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight-line operations.
Valid driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain any government or company licenses, qualifications, certifications, and clearances required for the position.
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 aircraft operational safety requirements.
Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, carry, balance, reach above shoulder level, and push or pull up to 70 pounds.
Close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear within the normal range.
Complete the training program and obtain written plane captain certification; requalify semiannually.
Qualify on all assigned T/M/S.
Obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Be able to work all assigned shifts and schedules.
Complete Hazardous Waste Communications Training, FOD and TCP Awareness Training, ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness, and Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training.
May be required to handle hazardous materials while performing assigned duties.
Ability to use eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
May be required to use a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Experience with F-18E/F, EA-18G, E-2C, and/or MH-60S aircraft is strongly preferred.
Licensing on support equipment such as a tow tractor, nitrogen servicing cart, engine wash cart, and engine start unit.

Responsibilities

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 an 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 and position-related duties as assigned or requested.