Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Servicer for Creech Airforce Base.
Responsible for providing flight line services to all transient and emergency aircraft landing and departing Creech AFB, NV. Operate the airfield’s sweeper IAW the Creech Airfield Sweeping Plan (AIR.PLN.18080.0001) to maintain pavement areas on or adjacent to runways, taxiways, ramps and runway overruns on a regularly scheduled basis and as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING HOURLY Rate of Pay: $31.48. 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
Essential Responsibilities:
Directs incoming and outgoing aircraft to assist pilot’s maneuvering of the aircraft on the ground, using a combination of hand, light signal devices, and ground communication cords.
Secures aircraft in parking position by using appropriate wheel chocks and tie down equipment.
Operates servicing equipment to replenish aircraft with fuel, oil, water, breathing oxygen and hydraulic fluids.
Performs End of Runway (EOR) inspections to include: De-arming and arming munitions (chaff, flares, guns, etc.) and egress systems (ejection seats); removing and installing landing gear safety pins; flight control operations check; perform overall aircraft safety check (leaking fluids, tire condition, etc.).
Checks for fuel contamination by draining fuel sumps and drains.
Samples aircraft engines for oil contamination.
Examines and services aircraft tires to correct air pressure.
Responds to in-flight and ground emergencies and if necessary, removes disabled aircraft from runway using towing equipment.
Positions and removes boarding platforms to load and unload passengers.
Inspects and operates ground support equipment such as electrical power supplies, engine starting units, and aircraft towing vehicles and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate electronic TOs and related publications.
Enters appropriate aircraft form entries for all tasks.
Responsible for daily sweeping operations of airfield utilizing a Tymco 600 (street sweeper)
Perform other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have Department of Defense or civilian formal technical training in the aircraft maintenance career field.
Four (4) years prior military fighter aircraft maintenance experience is required.
Position requires the ability to qualify for and maintain a government Secret Security Clearance.
Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and be able to pass color blindness test to obtain Flight line Driver’s License (AF Form 483).
Must be able to obtain an operators certification (AF Form 2293) for an aircraft towing vehicle and airfield sweeper.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Position may require different shift work assignments and on occasions may be required routine travel and to spend 2-5 nights away from home for additional updated equipment or qualification training.
On occasion must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Typical hazards working on or around a military airport. Ability to work independently using sound judgment. Ability to perform certain physical tasks necessary to normal Transient Alert operations, which may include heavy lifting and heavy carrying not to exceed 40 pounds 5 feet above the ground, 50 pounds 3 feet above the ground or 50 pounds when carrying an object 33 feet or less. Constant use of sight abilities, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.
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