Description

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

Launch and recover aircraft in accordance with specific guidelines during day and night hours.

Perform aircraft inspections in accordance with published criteria.

Perform fueling operations using gravity fill and closed circuit refueling methods.

Service engine oil and hydraulic systems as required.

Act as a member of an aircraft moving crew when directed.

Perform aircraft washing and lubrication when assigned.

Act as a member of the engine rinse team when directed.

Be familiar with and operate portable fire fighting equipment.

Use provided safety equipment when working with hazardous materials.

Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.

Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention rules and regulations.

Responsible for the adhering to the Company Tool Control Program.

Must comply with established General and Industrial Safety Rules and Regulations as applicable to the contract, facilities and job assignment.

Maintain appropriate records of all work accomplished.

May be required to perform off-site service on assigned detachments.

May be required to perform simple computer input functions.

Pursuant to the specific provisions of the CBA, at the discretion of management, may be requested to perform the duties of Lead.

When assigned to outlying fields:

-Maintain a communications link with line supervisory personnel and the on-site crash crew.

-May be required to remove and reinstall aircraft doors for specific outlying field operations.

-Provide gravity and hot fueling services at outlying fields when assigned.

Assist when directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of Government owned and Company owned equipment.

Perform other reasonably related incidental duties when directed within the job classification.

Qualifications Standards:

Must have a minimum of HS diploma or equivalent. Must have one (1) year aircraft experience and/or accredited air frame and power plant license; or completion of a military Aviation "A" School; or one (1) year experience with OJT certification on selected tasks.

Must have basic mechanical aptitude.

Must be able to pass comprehensive testing, demonstrate practical knowledge after training and successfully complete examination by the Plane Captain Board to become a qualified Plane Captain within 120 days.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be able to obtain and maintain clearance required by Government. Must be a able to travel 50%. Must be able to work rotating shifts. Must have a valid state driver's license.

Physical Demands:

Climbing, standing stooping, bending pushing, kneeling, stretching, extensive walking and working in tiring uncomfortable positions. May require lifting of objects whose weight normally will not exceed 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required to perform this job are close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes of temperature, wind, rain, etc. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to electrical shock hazards.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

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