Plane Captain

About Amentum

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success.

Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

About the Role

The Plane Captain serves as a critical leader on the flight line, performing aircraft handling, servicing, and daily turn-around inspections. This role goes beyond individual execution; it involves providing technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to employees in the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications. You will be the face of professionalism on the ground, ensuring the safe launch and recovery of aircraft while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security for government and company-owned equipment.

In this position, you will act as the aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery operations, utilizing two-way communication equipment to coordinate complex movements. Your day will involve towing aircraft, acting as a brake rider, and securing aircraft through tie-downs and covers. You will also manage the cleanliness of the work center and operate portable firefighting equipment, ensuring compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control programs.

Hiring Process

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.

Equal Opportunity

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