Aircraft Washer
Amentum, Milton, FL, United States
Aircraft Washer
Wash aircraft and aircraft components as required utilizing a high‑pressure wash system. Perform pre / post wash lubrication of aircraft. Install and remove protective covers. Move aircraft utilizing towing equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate ground support equipment.
Operate portable fire‑fighting equipment.
Assist in the movement of aircraft.
Prepare aircraft for washing by entering vent areas and placing all protective covers.
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.
Perform pre / post wash aircraft lubrication utilizing established procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of the work center.
Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers.
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 duties as directed by management.
Classification Qualifications
Knowledge
Must be familiar with normal operational safety requirements, working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment. Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow verbal and written instruction. Must be capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for the use of aircraft cleaning equipment.
Education / Licenses
Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements. Graduation from high school or GED required.
Experience
Three (3) months aviation maintenance and/or flight line experience is required.
Equipment Operated
Aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, and high‑pressure soap and water systems.
Physical Effort
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.
Working Conditions
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.
Potential Hazards
Exposure to high‑intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.
Work Location
Aircraft flight lines, hangars, and maintenance shops.
Compensation Details
$21.41
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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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Wash aircraft and aircraft components as required utilizing a high‑pressure wash system. Perform pre / post wash lubrication of aircraft. Install and remove protective covers. Move aircraft utilizing towing equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate ground support equipment.
Operate portable fire‑fighting equipment.
Assist in the movement of aircraft.
Prepare aircraft for washing by entering vent areas and placing all protective covers.
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.
Perform pre / post wash aircraft lubrication utilizing established procedures.
Maintain cleanliness of the work center.
Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers.
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 duties as directed by management.
Classification Qualifications
Knowledge
Must be familiar with normal operational safety requirements, working on and around aircraft and ground support equipment. Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language and follow verbal and written instruction. Must be capable of comprehending written and oral instructions for the use of aircraft cleaning equipment.
Education / Licenses
Must be able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements. Graduation from high school or GED required.
Experience
Three (3) months aviation maintenance and/or flight line experience is required.
Equipment Operated
Aircraft ground servicing equipment including vehicles, tugs, tractors, and high‑pressure soap and water systems.
Physical Effort
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.
Working Conditions
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.
Potential Hazards
Exposure to high‑intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, materials identified on the Safety Data Sheets, working on or around aircraft and machinery.
Work Location
Aircraft flight lines, hangars, and maintenance shops.
Compensation Details
$21.41
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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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