Aircraft Worker

Amentum; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Worker to support HQ USAF operations and safe air transport for Cabinet Members, senior leaders, and visiting dignitaries. The role involves aircraft detailing, polishing to SAM FOX standards, and ground handling duties.

You will operate ground support equipment, read technical data, and maintain strict safety, FOD prevention, and housekeeping. Willingness to work day, night, weekend shifts and to obtain a secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and comprehend technical data.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Flightline driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft detailing and polishing to SAM FOX standard.
• Operate ground support equipment and use hand tools.
• Work at heights and outdoors in inclement weather.
• Assist with towing aircraft and ground handling as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and tool control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading technical data

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Ground support equipment

Hand tools

FOD awareness

Job description

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 must 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. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details

43.15

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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