Plane Captain NAWDC GT

PAE Government Services Inc.; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring for an aviation maintenance position in Fallon, NV. The role involves daily inspections, aircraft servicing, launch/recovery, and aircraft movements with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to procedures.

Candidates should have 2+ years in aviation maintenance or flight line operations, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain required clearances. Excellent customer service and safety discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of aviation maintenance or flight line experience.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Must obtain/maintain required licenses, certifications, and security clearances.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks and lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily/turnaround inspections according to procedures.
• Launch and recover aircraft; taxi director during ops.
• Tow aircraft and act as brake rider when required.
• Maintain safety, security, and cleanliness of the work area.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service and follow safety rules.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Flight line operations

Valid Driver's License

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common hand tools

Tow tractor operation

Engine start unit

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

Performs daily and turn around inspections as required to the applicable procedures. Initiates and completes applicable maintenance forms. Performs Aircraft fuel sampling/servicing as required IAW established procedures. Launches and recovers aircraft. Serves as aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery operations. Tows aircraft and act as aircraft brake rider when required. Ties down and covers aircraft utilizing established procedures. Provides technical, assistance, guidance and instruction as required. Utilizes two-way communication equipment as required. Ensures compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs. Ensures compliance with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility and job assignment. Ensures safety, security and preservation of government and company owned equipment. Provides courteous and professional customer service. Operates portable firefighting equipment. Maintains the cleanliness of the work center. Performs other qualified duties as assigned. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) or more years’ experience in aviation maintenance and / or flight line operations. Must have a valid Driver’s License. Must obtain/maintain any government/company license, qualification, certification, and clearance requirements for the position. Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction. 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 operational safety requirements of the aircraft. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, carry, balance and reach above shoulder level, push pr pull weight up to (70) pounds. Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to hear at the normal range. Must complete training program and be certified in writing as a plane captain. Required to re-qualify semi-annually. Required to be qualified on all assigned T/M/S. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in F-18E/F, EA-18G, E-2C, and /or MH-60S strongly preferred. Licensing certification requirements: Hazardous Waste Communications Training FOD and TCP Awareness Trained ISO 9001-2000 Program Awareness Operational Risk Management (ORM) Training Licensed on support equipment such as tow tractor, nitrogen servicing cart, engine wash cart and engine start unit, etc. May be required to handle hazardous materials in performance of assigned duties Ability to use eye hand coordination and manual dexterity. May require the use of respirator. May require the use of respirator.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $56.87 (Hourly rate set by CBA) 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: 56.87 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.

• 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.

Other Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail].

Contact & Additional Information

Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/.