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Senior Airfield Operator

Amentum
US-HI-Kekaha-PMRF (HI993), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Dec 2025
💰 $86,160/yr

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Senior Airfield Operator to independently perform a variety of work related to the operation and maintenance of Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), Solar Taxiway Light equipment, and conduct daily checks/maintenance on the US Government UTVs.  Ensures timely and efficient accomplishment of assigned duties, and reports all outages as required by the Performance Work Statement and Airfield Directives.  Conduct Daily Airfield FOD checks. This position will be required to support all FA-4 related tasking as required, and FA-2 tasking as requested.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The individual will perform a variety of duties related to the operation and maintenance of the Flight Optical Landing System and equipment such as:

  • Operate diagnostic and other test equipment related to the PAPI maintenance repair cards (MRC), Solar Taxiway Light manufacturers maintenance specifications; research and identify parts from catalogs or online; perform maintenance, repair, overhaul and replacement of parts related to the operation of PAPI equipment and Taxi Solar way lights; and be able to operate a forklift, shop vehicles and all associated equipment.

  • Ability to work independently to maintain the PAPI system and perform Corrective Maintenance actions as needed

  • Familiarity with inspecting equipment at specified intervals; determining operational status; repairing mechanical and electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies; tuning, aligning, and adjusting equipment; performing operational checks; maintaining inspection and maintenance records.

  • Ability to be compliant with the Maintenance and Material Management (3M) system, to ensure operational readiness of equipment.

  • Ability to schedule, display and manage planned maintenance events in the System Scheduler (SKED) software

  • Operate the Airfield Sweeper in accordance with PMRF regulations, and as required for Airfield safety

  • Assist in maintaining Airfield vegetation (Trees, brush, shrubs, bushes, grass, etc.) on the airfield to be in compliance with the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) requirements.

  • Works with other semi-skilled and skilled craftsperson’s and coordinated with members of other activities to ensure quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties.

  • Provides guidance, orientation and training to newly assigned employees.

  • Responsible for the care of Government equipment, tools, property and materials, and assure that they are properly maintained and safeguarded.

  • Performs specific tasks in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions.

  • Performs tasks in compliance with OPNAVINST 5100.23 Shore Safety Manual and OPNAVINST 3750.6 Naval Safety Program and use Personal protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

  • Assists with tasks associated with Formal Navy Inspections.

  • Report all system outages as required.

  • Will be cross trained/utilized as security clearance allows.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Physical Elements:

Lifting: Over 50 lbs

Positions: Walking or Standing; Crawling or Kneeling (Cramped); Repetitive Stooping; Sitting; Repeated/ Frequent Climbing

Pushing/ Pulling: Over 50 lbs

Environmental: Customer Contact; Extended Workday; Confined Work Area; Office Laboratory; Field Assignment; Incremental Weather

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:  

  • Four years specific work experience with the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI).

  • Must be able to work flexible hours.

  • Must be able to take directions and instructions to perform tasks by Supervisor.

  • Must have ability to obtain appropriate State, (CDL) and Government licenses.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the Airfield Vehicle Operators Course License

  • PAPI, Solar Taxiway Light, or electrical experience required

  • Forklift operating experience or license required

  • Must have computer skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.

  • A State Motor Vehicle Certified Mechanic License (ASE) is desired

Education:

  • High School diploma OR equivalent

  • Must have completed trade school training, correspondence school, or have a minimum of four years apprenticeship or equivalent work experience.

  • 3M Training and 3M Certification required (Formal Navy 3M school desired)

  • Must have completed APAPI training course.

  • Must possess a valid State Driver’s license.

  • CDL license required (To operate Air

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