Plane Captain NAWDC GT

Amentum; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Plane Captain (Line Mechanic) in Fallon, NV to handle aircraft, perform daily inspections, fueling, and marshaling tasks. You will guide and train staff, operate safety procedures, and ensure compliance with FOD and safety programs.

The role requires prior aviation maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Competitive benefits accompany this hourly position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ experience in aviation maintenance and/or flight line operations.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must obtain/maintain government/company licenses, qualifications, certifications, and clearance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Thorough knowledge of safety and maintenance manuals.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft flight line operations, handling, marshaling, and safety requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Must obtain/maintain Secret US Government Clearance; US citizenship required.
• Must be certified in writing as a plane captain; re-qualify semi-annually.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily and turn around inspections as required to procedures.
• Initiates and completes maintenance forms.
• Performs aircraft fuel sampling/servicing per procedures.
• Launches and recovers aircraft.
• Serves as aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery operations.
• Tow aircraft and act as aircraft brake rider when required.
• Ensure safety and security of government and company equipment.
• Provides courteous and professional customer service.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Flight line operations

English communication

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tow tractor operation

Nitrogen servicing cart

Engine start unit

Hazardous Waste Training

FOD Awareness Training

TCP Awareness Training

ORM Training

Job description

The successful Plane Captain-Line Mech performs aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turn around inspections as required. Provides pre-operational inspections and fuels ground support equipment, technical assistance, guidance and instruction to employees.

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 have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must complete training program and be certified in writing as a plane captain. Required to re-qualify semi-annually.

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.

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. 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.

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