Plane Captain
PlaneCaptain
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“Plane Captain at Plane Captain. Skills: aircraft handling, servicing, inspections. Performs aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turn around inspections. Provides pre-operational inspections and fuels ground support equipment”
Industry & Context.
Must obtain/maintain any government/company license, qualification, certification, and clearance requirements, Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, carry, balance and reach above shoulder level, push or pull weight up to (70) pounds, Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, Ability to hear at the normal range, Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance, US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance, Prior military personnel must present a member 4 DD214 with an Honorable character of service discharge, Required to be qualified on all assigned T/M/S, Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules, May be required to handle hazardous materials in performance of assigned duties, May require the use of respirator
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two (2) or more years’ experience in aviation maintenance and / or flight line operations, Valid Driver’s License, Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction, Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, carry, balance and reach above shoulder level, push or pull weight up to (70) pounds, Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, Ability to hear at the normal range, Must complete training program and be certified in writing as a plane captain, Required to re-qualify semi-annually, Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance, US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance, Prior military personnel must present a member 4 DD214 with an Honorable character of service discharge, Required to be qualified on all assigned T/M/S, Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules
Nice to Have
Experience in F-18 (A-F), EA-18G, E-2C, F-16 and /or MH60 strongly preferred, Licensed on support equipment such as tow tractor, nitrogen servicing cart, engine wash cart and engine start unit, etc., Ability to use eye hand coordination and manual dexterity, May require the use of respirator
What You'll Do.
Performs aircraft handling
daily and turn around inspections
Provides pre-operational inspections and fuels ground support equipment
Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper
Initiates and completes applicable maintenance forms
Performs Aircraft fuel sampling/servicing
Launches and recovers aircraft
Serves as aircraft taxi director
Tows aircraft and act as aircraft brake rider
Ties down and covers aircraft
guidance and instruction
Utilizes two-way communication equipment
Ensures compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD)
Egress Familiarization
and Tool Control programs
Ensures compliance with all established general and industrial safety rules
security and preservation of government and company owned equipment
Provides courteous and professional customer service
Operates portable firefighting equipment
Maintains the cleanliness of the work center
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language
Full Job Description
** Job Description** Job Description The successful **Plane Captain** performs aircraft handling, servicing, daily and turn around inspections as required. Provides pre-operational inspections and fuels ground support equipment, technical assistance, guidance. **Essential Responsibilities:** * Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Washer and Plane Captain Helper classifications. * Performs daily and turn around inspections as required to the applicable procedures. * Initiates and completes applicable maintenance forms. * Performs Aircraft fuel sampling/servicing as required IAW established procedures. * Launches and recovers aircraft. * Serves as aircraft taxi director during launch and recovery operations. * Tows aircraft and act as aircraft brake rider when required. * Ties down and covers aircraft utilizing established procedures. * Provides technical, assistance, guidance and instruction as required. * Utilizes two-way communication equipment as required. * Ensures compliance with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, Egress Familiarization, and Tool Control programs. * Ensures compliance with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility and job assignment. * Ensures safety, security and preservation of government and company owned equipment. * Provides courteous and professional customer service. * Operates portable firefighting equipment. * Maintains the cleanliness of the work center. * Performs other qualified duties as assigned. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested Minimum Requirements * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Two (2) or more years’ experience in aviation maintenance and / or flight line operations. * Must have a valid Driver’s License. * Must obtain/maintain any government/company license, qualification, certification, and clearance requirements for the position. * Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate
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