Aircraft Washer

Amentum company; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Washer to support aircraft flightline, hangars and maintenance shops. You will operate ground support equipment and high-pressure wash systems, prepare aircraft for cleaning, and ensure protective coverings and vent areas are properly in place.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid U.S. driver’s license, and at least three months of aviation maintenance or flightline experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for aircraft cleaning equipment use.
• Must meet Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate ground support equipment.
• Operate portable firefighting equipment.
• Assist in the movement of aircraft.
• Prepare aircraft for washing with vent areas taped and protective covers in place.
• Wash and rinse exterior and interior aircraft surfaces to remove grease, dirt, oil, fungus and stains.
• Use and maintain high-pressure wash system and perform pre/post wash lubrication as per procedures.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety consciousness

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate ground support equipment.
• Operate portable firefighting equipment.
• Assist in the movement of aircraft.
• Prepare aircraft for washing by ensuring vent areas are taped and all protective covers are in place.
• Wash and rinse external and internal surface of aircraft and aircraft components to remove grease, dirt, oil, fungus and stains.
• Use and maintain high-pressure wash system.
• Perform pre/post wash aircraft lubrication utilizing established procedures.
• Comply with foreign object damage (FOD), hazardous waste, and tool control programs.
• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.
• Obtain and maintain required Government/Company owned ground support equipment licenses while assigned as an Aircraft Washer.
• Utilize two-way communication equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the employee’s qualifications and experience.

CLASSIFICATION QUALIFICATION:

KNOWLEDGE:

Must be familiar with normal operational safety requirements, working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment. Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow verbal and written instruction. Must be capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for the use of aircraft cleaning equipment.

EDUCATION/LICENSES:

Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements. Graduation from High School or GED required. Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) months of aviation maintenance and/or flightline experience required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, and high-pressure soap and water systems.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing or pulling weight up to 70 pounds. Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity. Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must successfully pass a Company pre-employment drug screening prior to employment, pass a Company physical prior to permanent appointment to the classification and maintain required physical qualifications for their classification thereafter.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that may range from standard shop-type environment where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject the individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sunlight, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work where high noise hazards prevail. Will be required to wear protective clothing and other safety equipment during periods of extreme hot and cold temperatures.

POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.

WORK LOCATION:

Aircraft flightline, hangars, and maintenance shops.

Compensation Details:

21.41

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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