Aircraft Worker

Amentum; Morningside (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Worker to support highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transport for Cabinet Members, senior leaders, and foreign dignitaries. You will detail and polish aircraft to the SAM FOX standard, operate ground support tools, and assist with towing and ground handling.

The role requires the ability to work at heights, in inclement weather, and across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend technical data.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft detailing and polishing to the SAM FOX standard.
• Operate ground support equipment and use hand tools, special tools, and fixtures.
• Work at heights and in varying weather; occasional outdoor work.
• Assist with towing aircraft and ground handling as needed.
• Maintain FOD awareness, safety, and good housekeeping.
• Work multiple shifts including day, second, night, and weekends.

Job description

The Aircraft Worker is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform aircraft detailing and polishing to the SAM FOX standard.
• Must be meticulous and thorough in your work, following proper procedures and using the right tools and products for each task.
• Aircraft Workers will be able to work at heights and should be comfortable reaching, bending, and must have a great sense of attention to detail.
• Must be able to operate JLG, genies, and support equipment. Work can be repetitive and working outdoors in inclement weather sometimes is required.
• Will assist with towing aircraft and ground handling as needed.
• Must operate ground support equipment and use hand tools, special tools, and fixtures as required.
• Must practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times.
• Must be able to work, day shift, second shift, night shift, and/or weekend shift as required.
• Must maintain disinfection qualifications to perform required tasks.
• Could receive cross utilization training (CUT) in other maintenance tasks associated within classification.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be capable of operating portable fire-fighting equipment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend technical data.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flightline driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal military or civilian aircraft maintenance training is preferred.
• A working knowledge of mechanical tools and aircraft safety is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $43.15
• This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Compensation Details:

$43.15

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.