Aircraft Servicer - Military Veterans
at Amentum
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 pilot's maneuvering of the aircraft on ground, using hand or light signals or drives light truck with guiding sign, and secures aircraft in parking position with aircraft wheel chocks, installs landing gear and safing pins.
Principal Accountabilities
(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract)
• Operates service vehicles to replenish water, 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 (stair case truck).
• De-ice aircraft wings and assemblies (select locations).
• Extract engine oil samples when required and provide to NDI for analysis.
• Coordinates via land mobile radio with air traffic control for follow me and towing of aircraft to designated parking spots.
• Retrieve Drag chutes and return to owning maintenance unit.
• Coordinates with base supply in ordering parts for aircraft.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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 condition
• 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
Kuwait City, Al Asimah
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.