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:

Responsible for accomplishing all required Load Master, non-rated crew member, duties in accordance with policies and procedures. Perform duties under the supervision of the Pilot-Command to include but are not limited to, aircraft configuration changes to support alternate missions, aircraft cargo, personnel loading and unloading operations and passenger safety briefings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform non-rated crewmember duties in accordance with aircrew training program requirements.
• Plan and perform airdrop operations.
• Plan and perform loading and unloading activities, compute the center-of-gravity position and ensure it is within prescribed limits at all times.
• Ensure the cargo compartment is properly configured for each mission.
• Verify and maintain a manifest for cargo and or personnel.
• Supervise and participate in loading and unloading operations.
• Ensure cargo and passengers are properly restrained.
• Confirm security of cargo and passengers as necessary.
• Supervise passengers during routine and emergency operations.
• Report any malfunction, maintenance, or safety concern to the Pilot-in-Command.
• Perform emergency procedure actions as required by applicable directives and or the Pilot-in-Command.
• Perform aircraft servicing duties including fueling operations and aircraft configuration changes as required.
• Position requires a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Perform routine OCONUS travel and within CONUS travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• FAA Airframe and Power Plant Mechanics License.
• Current FAA Class III Medical Certificate.
• AOCF 1A, 2X1 Aircraft Loadmaster AFSC series or another military or commercial equivalent.
• Minimum of 650 flight hours as a FW Loadmaster or Flight Engineer.
• 1 year full field service within the last 3 years.
• Minimum 3 years load master and mechanic experience on multi-engine fixed wing aircraft.

Preferred

• Full-time as a load master and Airframe and Power Plant mechanic for the past 12 months.
• Prior load master experience with Pratt and Whitney PT-6 engines and Hamilton Standard propeller systems.

OCONUS

• Ability to pass physical screening
• Passport with 18 months remaining
• Willing to relocate.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried Position.
• 90/30 Rotation schedule and a 48 hour work week.
• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.