Aircraft Servicer

Job description / Role

Overview

The aircraft servicer services aircraft, performing any combination of the following tasks, directs incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal or flight line parking area to assist pilots in maneuvering the aircraft on the ground, using hand or light signals or driving a light truck with a guiding sign, and securing aircraft in parking position with aircraft wheel chocks, installing landing gear and safing pins.

Responsibilities

• Operates service vehicles to replenish water and waste system chemicals (at select locations).
• Assists with refueling, defueling, and towing aircraft (tow vehicle operator).
• Operates ground support equipment such as electrical power carts, engine starting carts, air conditioning carts, nitrogen carts, oil, and hydraulic carts for serving aircraft.
• Examines tires for specified air pressure and condition.
• Positions boarding platforms to unload or load aircraft passengers (staircase truck).
• De-ices aircraft wings and assemblies (select locations).
• Extracts engine oil samples when required and provides them to NDI for analysis.
• Coordinates via land mobile radio with air traffic control for follow me and towing of aircraft to designated parking spots.
• Retrieves drag chutes and returns them to the owning maintenance unit.
• Coordinates with base supply in ordering parts for aircraft.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Additional knowledge/skill requirements may be required by assignment or contract.

Experience & Education

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airframe/power plant license or DD 214 with documentation reflecting aircraft maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional experience/education may be required by assignment or contract.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
• Long hours, exposure to weather, dust, and hazardous/harsh conditions.
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance; note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.