Pending Position Availability

About Us: 

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing.

Role Description:

The maintaining aircraft and their associated engines and sub-systems to ensure airworthiness. Aircraft: DHC-8

Key Responsibilities:

• Repairs, replaces and rebuilds aircraft structures, such as cowlings and fuselage, and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units; using hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment such as shears, sheet metal brake, welding equipment, rivet gun and drills.
• Reads and interprets manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other related documentation to determine feasibility and method of altering or repairing the aircraft and its associated components, determining the airworthiness of the aircraft and its associated components and replacement for malfunctioning or damaged components.
• Inspects engines and their associated components for airworthiness; repairs or replaces defective engine parts and associated components; removes and installs engines onto the aircraft.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces electrical wiring and associated components.
• Performs miscellaneous duties to service aircraft, including hydraulic system servicing, engine oil replenishment, aircraft systems lubrication, aircraft fueling, etc...
• Interacts with company maintenance control, the customer and manufacturer in matters that concern the airworthiness of the aircraft, operational readiness of the aircraft and issues related to the troubleshooting of the aircrafts system.
• Mechanic will fly onboard the Airplane during missions.
• Must have knowledge of U.S. Army Manual 95-1and DA /DOS PAM 738-750 / 751 or U.S. Air Force Technical Orders along with maintenance sections of the certificate holders maintenance manual, the operations specifications, the provisions and applicable parts of FAR Part 135.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Schedule (Rotation): 18/12. Working 18 days in-country “Boots on the Ground” (BOG) with a 12-day at home on-call unless taking approved PTO or Holiday Makeup time. 

Basic Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and technical school certificate.
• An FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License is required.
• Must have prior experience maintaining specific assigned aircraft: DHC-8.
• Must have at least 8 years Fixed Wing experience. Must have exercised the privilege of their A&P License for a minimum of 6 months of the previous 24 months.
• Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates and other incomplete data.
• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or other military/commercial equivalent.
• Position requires a U.S. Department of State Security Clearance
• Candidates must have US passport with at least 18 months remaining. The ability to pass a pre-employment physical, urinalysis and criminal background check.

Preferred:

• Strong Electrical/Avionics background a plus.

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o   Ability to pass physical screening

o   Passport with 18 months remaining

o   LATAM positions require Level 2 Spanish

o   Willing to relocate.

Compensation and Benefits:

·       Salaried Position.

·     Schedule (Rotation): 18/12. Working 18 days in-country “Boots on the Ground” (BOG) with a 12-day at home on-call unless taking approved PTO or Holiday Makeup time. 

·       Competitive salary and bonus package.

·       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

·       401(k) retirement plan with company match.

·       Generous paid time off program.

·       Professional development and career advancement opportunities

AAR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our people, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.