Plane Captain- VMG

Amentum; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 68,880,000 - 71,635,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum in Fallon, NV is looking for a Plane Captain responsible for performing aircraft handling, servicing, inspections, and providing guidance to staff. The role requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience in aviation.

Key responsibilities include launching/recovering aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining equipment. Preferred qualifications include experience with F-18 and E-2C aircraft.

This position offers an hourly rate of $50.66 and competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in aviation maintenance or flight line operations.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a Secret US Government Clearance.
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance manuals.
• Must complete training program and be certified as a plane captain.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft handling and servicing.
• Conduct daily and turnaround inspections.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Flight line operations

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common hand tools

Two-way communication equipment

Job description

The successful Plane Captain performs aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turnaround inspections as required. Provides pre‑operational inspections and fuels ground support equipment, technical assistance, guidance and instruction to employees in the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications.
• Performs daily and turnaround 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 acts 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 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.

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.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance; US Citizenship is required to obtain one.
• Prior military personnel must present a DD214 with an honorable character of service discharge.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English 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 or pull weight up to 70 pounds.
• Must have close vision, including color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear at the normal range.
• Must complete training program and be certified in writing as a plane captain, and re‑qualify semi‑annually.
• Must be qualified on all assigned T/M/S.
• Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in F-18 (A‑F), EA-18G, E-2C, F-16 and/or MH60 strongly preferred.
• Licensing certification requirements:
  • Hazardous Waste Communications Training
  • FOD and TCP Awareness Training
  • 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

Hourly rate: $50.66, set by collective bargaining agreement. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Benefits 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amentum is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including 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.