WASS Aircraft Mechanic 3 Lead OCONUS

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: 

Maintaining of aircraft and their associated engines and sub-systems to ensure scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is completed and aircraft airworthiness.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft structural components such as cowlings and functional components including rigging, surface controls, and plumbing and hydraulic units.
• Inspects engines and associated components for airworthiness.
• Repair or replace defective engine components.
• Removes and installs engines, props or rotor blades, transmissions, flight controls and other aircraft components.
• Read and interpret original equipment manufacturer and program maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other related documentation to determine feasibility and method of altering or repairing the aircraft and its associated components.
• Determines the airworthiness of the aircraft and its associated components.
• 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.
• Knowledge of U.S. Army Maintenance Documentation System, i.e.,738-751 DoS Pam Gen 1, 328-23.
• Required to complete maintenance documentation in compliance with all applicable program procedures. Required to make entries electronically through the program MIS.
• Provide oversight and training of host nation Maintenance personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have current FAA issued Mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Must have at least 10 years direct experience in aircraft maintenance, civilian or military.
• Experience working on the following airframe: UH-1N
• Spanish Level II Language 
• Ability to communicate in English
• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or another military or commercial equivalent.
• 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.
• Position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried position
• Comprehensive benefits package

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.