The Aircraft Issue Clerk is responsible for the issuing of aircraft to pilots in accordance with applicable procedures. Certifies issued aircraft are safe for flight.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction to employees in the Organizational Maintenance Control Clerk and Data Entry Clerk classifications.
- Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Data Entry Clerk classification.
- Releases aircraft that are “Safe for Flight ".
- Operates two-way communication equipment to coordinate flight line operations.
- Utilizing flight schedules designate and issue aircraft in accordance with mission requirements to scheduled instructor pilots and students.
- Directs pilot discrepancies to appropriate maintenance personnel.
- Assists student and instructor pilots in completion of applicable maintenance forms.
- Maintains / reviews Aircraft Discrepancy Books (ADB) to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinates special / cross country flights with squadron flight duty officer.
- Maintains appropriate tracking for fuel, aborts, trouble calls, oxygen servicing, spot numbers, turn around inspections, etc.
- Tracks flight hours to initiate aircraft engine oil sampling.
- Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.
- Complies 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.
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three (3) or more years’ experience in military or civilian aviation maintenance control.
- Satisfactory completion of U.S. Armed Forces aviation clerical courses or other schools with equivalent curriculum or three (3) year of on-the-job training and/or experience.
- Able to meet any Government / Company licensing / qualification requirements for the position.
- Possess a working knowledge of the control and coordination of aircraft maintenance.
- Able to operate two-way communication equipment and speak in a clear and concise manner.
- Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance records.
- Basic understanding of the aircraft and aircraft systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable maintenance / technical manuals and publications.
- Basic computer entry skills.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
- Normal administrative duties with occasional kneeling, standing, stooping and bending.
- Required lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Administrative office environment with minimum exposure to noise hazards.
- May be required to handle hazardous materials.
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:
$39.11
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-OHara 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.
