Plane Captain

Amentum•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•$42

About The Position

The Plane Captain performs aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turnaround inspections, and related flight-line duties. The position also includes pre-operational inspections and fueling ground support equipment, as well as providing technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to Aircraft Washers and Plane Captain Helpers. The Plane Captain must follow established maintenance, safety, security, and operational procedures, provide professional customer service, and maintain a clean work center. The role may require work on any assigned shift and travel for cross-country rescues or detachments of unknown duration.

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 aircraft operational safety requirements.
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, and kneeling.
Ability to use eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to lift objects that normally do 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 in accordance with applicable procedures.
Initiate and complete applicable maintenance forms.
Perform aircraft fuel sampling and servicing as required by established procedures.
Launch and recover aircraft and serve as the aircraft taxi director during these 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, Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs.
Follow 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.
Complete other qualified or position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Participate in safety responsibilities as appropriate, including completing required training, fulfilling self-aid/buddy-aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees or teams.