Aircraft Washer

The Aircraft Washer washes aircraft and aircraft components as required utilizing a high-pressure wash system. Performs pre/post wash lubrication of aircraft.

• Install and remove protective covers.

• Move aircraft utilizing towing equipment.

• Operate ground support equipment.

• Operate portable firefighting equipment.

• Assist in the movement of aircraft.

• Prepare aircraft for washing by ensuring vent areas are taped and all protective covers are in place.

• Wash and rinse external and internal surface of aircraft and aircraft components to remove grease, dirt, oil fungus and stains.

• Use and maintain high-pressure wash system.

• Polish and clean windscreens / canopies with water, polishing / cleansing compounds, and cloth.

• Perform pre / post wash aircraft lubrication utilizing established procedures.

• Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste, and Tool Control programs.

• Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility, and job assignment.

• Obtain and maintain required government / company owned Ground Support Equipment licenses while assigned as an Aircraft Washer.

• Utilize two-way communication equipment as required.

• Perform other qualified duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Three (3) or more months aviation maintenance and/or flight line experience is required.

• Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing, certification, qualification, or clearance requirements.

• Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.

• Requires frequent climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, carrying, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level, pushing, or pulling weight up to 70 pounds.

• Requires eye hand coordination and manual dexterity.

• Must have close vision to include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Requires hearing to the normal range.

• Able to read, write, understand, and communicate the English language and follow verbal and written instruction.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to work all assigned shifts & schedules.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiar with normal operational safety requirements, working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment.

• Capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for the use of aircraft cleaning equipment.

Physical/Working Environment

• May require the use of respirator.

• Requires shift work and a diversity of working conditions that may range from standard shop type environment where there may be no physical discomfort, to an environment where inclement weather may subject individual to severe changes in temperature, direct sunlight, wind, rain, etc.

• May be required to work where high noise hazards prevail.

• Will be required to wear protective clothing and other safety equipment during periods of extreme hot and cold temperatures.

• Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on the Material Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.

• Aircraft flight line, hangars, and maintenance shops.

• Able to physically operate aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, and high-pressure soap and water systems.

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.

Compensation Details:

$22.79

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

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.

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters ( .