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First Officer, Co-Pilot
full-timeUnited States

Summary

Location

United States

Type

full-time

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About this role

Amentum is seeking a First Officer/Co-Pilot in Las Vegas, NV.

Purpose and Scope:                                                                  

Pilot Second in Command (SIC) of B737-600NG aircraft.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • To Pilot aircraft and to transport passengers and Cargo.

  • Assists Pilot in Command (PIC) and takes over role should PIC become incapacitated.

  • Ensures safety of passengers, crew, cargo and aircraft.

  • Complies with all applicable regulations, policies, and Air Traffic Control (ATC) directives.

  • Manipulates the aircraft controls as pilot flying (PF) and performs specified duties as pilot monitoring (PM) during flight operations.

  • Reviews maintenance logs, planned route, weather reports and forecasts, Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), and pilot information files (PIFs) prior to flight.

  • Maintains familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the Airman’s Information Manual (AIM), the aircraft manufacturer’s Flight Crew Operations Manual (FCOM), Flight Crew Training Manual (FCTM) and Quick Reaction Handbook (QRH), the Customer’s Site Procedures Manual (SPM), and the Company’s Flight Operations Manual (FOM).

  • Computes aircraft weight/balance and takeoff/landing data.

  • Performs other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Compensation:

The hourly starting rate for this position is $50.11 per hour. 

Benefits:

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and parental leave.

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: Please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Must have a current US DOT/FAA First Class Medical Certificate (with EKG if more than 39 years old).

  • Must have a US DOT/FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with B737 Type rating and no restrictions.

  • Must have a US DOD TS/SCI security clearance.

  • Must have a current US DHS/TSA LAS airport badge.

  • Must have a current US Passport or valid US Birth Certificate.

  • Must have a current US state-issued Driver’s License.  

  • Must comply with all US DOT 14 CFR requirements for pilots, specifically, Parts 60, 61, 67, 117, 120, and 121 including age 65 limit, as amended by the Customer.

  • Must have logged 1,500 total in-seat hours as a crewmember in fixed-wing powered aircraft.

  • Must maintain training and checking currency as required by Company policy, and 14 CFR Part 121, as amended by the Customer.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

The work is performed primarily in the cockpit of a jet aircraft, which is a small, cramped space subject to high noise levels, extreme temperatures, and low humidity. All controls, switches, and instruments are positioned for ease of use and monitoring. May be subjected to physical and mental stress caused by in-flight emergencies, inclement weather, exposure to high levels of noise, vibration/turbulence or other environmental discomforts, and visual/audio/tactile sensory bombardment. Work is primarily sedentary, with some walking, bending, stretching, climbing, and manipulating controls from a sitting position.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - The Company enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Company Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

       

Compensation Details:

$50.11

       

Original Posting:

01/29/2026 - Until Filled

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Pilot Second In Command,B737-600NG,Safety Compliance,Air Traffic Control,Federal Aviation Regulations,Flight Operations,Weight/Balance Computation,Emergency Response,Maintenance Logs Review,Weather Reports Analysis,NOTAMs Review,Pilot Information Files,Training Currency,Security Clearance,Medical Certificate,Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The First Officer/Co-Pilot is responsible for piloting the B737-600NG aircraft and ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, cargo, and the aircraft. They assist the Pilot in Command and take over if the PIC becomes incapacitated.

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What does a First Officer, Co-Pilot do at Amentum?

As a First Officer, Co-Pilot at Amentum, you will: the First Officer/Co-Pilot is responsible for piloting the B737-600NG aircraft and ensuring the safety of passengers, crew, cargo, and the aircraft. They assist the Pilot in Command and take over if the PIC becomes incapacitated..

Why join Amentum as a First Officer, Co-Pilot?

Amentum is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

Is the First Officer, Co-Pilot position at Amentum remote?

The First Officer, Co-Pilot position at Amentum is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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