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 conducting crew member training and evaluations, standardization administration, i.e. flight records, AWIS, publications and references. Monitors flight instruction to include aircraft transition training, annual proficiency reviews, and flight evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the selection and training process of new crewmembers into the Program.
• Conduct academic and hands-on performance training and administers evaluations to ensure crewmember proficiency and standardization of training in addition to maintaining individual IATFs and completing AWIS entries.
• Ensure all DHC-8 RCMs and NRCMs are fully integrated into the ATP, train and evaluates RCMs and NRCMs in their designated aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with all Standardization Directives, Aircrew Training Manuals, and ATP requirements.
• Develop individual flight training plans in support of the organizations mission and ATP.
• Oversee maintenance of crewmember flight records, weight and balance calculations, and risk assessments.
• Monitor crewmember proficiency in phases of mission planning and flight operations to ensure compliance with policies and directives.
• Maintain knowledge of additions and changes to all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation integral to contract operations.
• Train and qualify crewmembers to fly all approved DHC-8 missions.
• Assigned duties as Pilot, Pilot-in-Command, Standardization Pilot, Air Mission Commander, or Flight Lead.
• Performs routine travel within Iraq, elsewhere outside CONUS and also within the CONUS s required.
• Position requires a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• FAA Commercial and Instrument Airmans Certificate Airplane MEL.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Current FAA Class II Medical certificate.
• FAA CFI/CFII/MEI.
• Successful completion of FAA Type Rating Course in the selected type required before assignment
• 1,500 total fixed wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine engine time, and 500 hours pilot in command. 
• 300 hours turbine engine instructor pilot or check pilot time. 
• Unrestricted Type Rating.
• Minimum one (1) year experience managing a flight training program.

1.  OCONUS:

• Ability to pass physical screening.
• Passport with 18 months remaining.
• LATAM positions require Level 2 Spanish.

Compensation and Benefits:

·         Salaried Position.

·         48 hour work week schedule.

·         Competitive salary and bonus package.

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

·         401(k) retirement plan with company match.

·         Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Preferred: 

• Prior US Military Standardization Pilot.
• Prior Instructor or Standardization pilot support to the DoS INL/A program.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating from the FAA.

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.

Preferred: 

• Prior US Military Standardization Pilot.
• Prior Instructor or Standardization pilot support to the DoS INL/A program.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating from the FAA.