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.
Position Responsibilities:
Works with science teams at Field Camps to provide required support, troubleshoots issues, and is involved in decision-making. May handle and resolve difficult situations, such as resource limitations.
Identifies and provides many logistical needs, including: inventory reporting, fuel deliveries, and snow melting.
When in McMurdo, primary duties are to receive trainings and prepare cargo for camp. Weather delays may be experienced. When all camp specific tasks are complete, other departments may have tasking, which may be considered menial labor (dish washing, checking equipment, conducting inventories, shoveling, etc).
Depending on assigned location, may perform duties such as: equipment operation, weather observations, fueling, and participating in search and rescue operations.
Additional duties may include the following:
Prepares cargo for movement. May include packaging, labeling, weighing, and palletizing cargo. Communicates priorities, weights and sizes of cargo with Cargo Coordinators and Fixed Wing personnel.
Fuels Responsibilities (where no dedicated fuels position exists):
Performs fuel transfers, via pipe, hose and tanks. May refuel aircraft, buildings, and vehicles with hand or electric pump.
Provides support cooking, re-supply food planning, dishwashing, snow melting, and additional galley tasks as needed.
Mechanical Responsibilities:
Assists with operating small mechanical equipment, including chainsaws, drills, welderators, etc. as appropriate
When all camp specific tasks are complete, other departments may have tasking, which may be considered menial labor (dish washing, checking equipment, conducting inventories, shoveling, etc).
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
Two years of combined experience is required in any of the following areas: expedition outfitting in polar climates or high altitude winter settings, National Park service positions, outdoor education, experience working with helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, and/or guiding services.
Expected Skills and Competencies:
Experience in any combination of the following is strongly preferred: weather reporting, equipment operation (including meteorologiscal, GPS and communication equipment), cargo movement, fuel operations, and/or logistics.
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Compensation Details:
26.77
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:
05/15/2026 - 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.
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