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Description

V2X is looking for a responsible and detail-oriented Plane Captain to join our team at NAS Whiting Field, supporting the Advanced Helicopter Training System (AHTS). As a Plane Captain, you will play a vital role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of training helicopters by performing pre-flight and post-flight inspections, conducting routing maintenance, and overseeing ground handling procedures. This position is essential for supporting safe and effective training missions for Navy and Marine Corps pilots.

Basic Function Summary:

+ Provides line services in support of flight operations. These services include servicing, cleaning, fueling,

+ defueling, blade wash, moving, securing launching and recovering of aircraft.

+ Will be required to operate self-propelled ground equipment during daily routine. Services are primarily performed outside.

+ Must complete training program and be certified in writing as a plane captain and required to re- qualify semi-annually.

+ May be required to use hazardous materials in performance of assigned duties.

+ Limited use of hand tools which normally include screwdrivers, flashlights and tools necessary to assist with engine rinses and aircraft washes.

+ Must display a good working knowledge of assigned aircraft and servicing requirements.

+ Must display a good working knowledge of inspection requirements and Company instructions.

+ Must complete a Government approved Plane Captain Certification Program for type aircraft.

+ Must be able to read, speak, write legibly and understand the English language.

+ 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.

+ Act as a member of an aircraft moving crew when assigned.

+ Perform aircraft washing and lubrication when assigned.

+ Act as a member of the engine rinse team when assigned.

+ Be familiar with and operate portable firefighting equipment

+ Use provided safety equipment when working with hazardous materials.

+ Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work

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

+ Document work accomplished on government and company electronic and/or manual Information Systems.

+ Must possess personal tools required to perform the work in the classification.

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

Working 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.

Physical Activities:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must have two (2) years general aviation experience, preferably in contract, military or commercial, or the equivalent.

+ 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 meet any other qualification standard imposed by the government contract not covered by this agreement.

+ Aircraft Plane Captain Certification

+ Aircraft Towing Certification

+ GSE Licensing*

+ Airfield Operators License

+ Physical as required by NAVAIR 3710.1 Series

+ **Valid State Driver License**

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