Plane Captain VMG

Amentum•Fallon, NV

About The Position

The Plane Captain performs aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turnaround inspections, and pre-operational inspections. The role includes fueling ground support equipment, providing technical assistance and guidance, and supporting aircraft launch, recovery, towing, and servicing operations. The Plane Captain must follow applicable procedures, safety requirements, maintenance manuals, and program rules, and maintain professional customer service and a clean work center.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
Valid driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain any required government or company licenses, qualifications, certifications, and clearances.
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 ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear within the normal range.
Complete the training program and obtain written certification as a plane captain; re-qualify semi-annually.
Obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
Qualify on all assigned T/M/S.
Work all assigned shifts and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience with F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, E-2C, F-16, and/or MH60 aircraft is strongly preferred.
Hazardous Waste Communications Training.
FOD and TCP Awareness Training.
ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness.
Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training.
Licensing on support equipment such as a tow tractor, nitrogen servicing cart, engine wash cart, and engine start unit.
Ability to use eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

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.