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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:

Provide rotary wing operational support for the Department of State INL/A program in support of worldwide operations.  May involve austere living conditions and operations in a non-permissive environment. Participate as a rated crew member on approved worldwide operational missions flown in support of a U.S. Government contract. Responsible for accomplishing all required Pilot-in-Command rated crew member duties in accordance with policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Fly both single and multi-ship day, night, and Night Vision Goggle (NVG) missions, primarily under Visual Meteorological Conditions.
• Maintain NVG currency and Instrument proficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all INL/A Program Directive (PD), Aircrew Training Manuals (ATM), and ATP requirements.
• Ensure proper flight kit is aboard.
• Ensure that required airworthiness inspections have been accomplished and any previous discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred in accordance with the MEL for that aircraft (as applicable).
• Supervise or accomplish the aircraft preflight inspection and preparation.
• Ensure proper loading, distributing, and security of cargo and passengers.
• Ensure that carry-on baggage is placed in cargo area, if required.
• Determine aircraft weight and balance is within prescribed limits.
• Prepare aircraft flight maintenance log, load manifest and discrepancy record form and ensure that a copy of each is delivered to the Site Manager for filing upon the completion of each flight assignment.
• Retain final responsibility for the logging of aircraft flight time and the filing and closing of flight plans and preparation of flight and duty time records.
• Supervise the crew on a daily basis.
• Assign prior to takeoff direct reports to assist any person who may need the assistance of another person during possible emergency evacuation of the aircraft.
• Conduct the briefing of all passengers prior to each take-off or assigns direct reports this duty but retains responsibility.
• Delegate functions to other direct reports but retains overall responsibility.
• Perform occasional CONUS travel as required.
• Perform other aviation duties as assigned.
• U.S. MRPT clearance required.

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• High school diploma, GED, or Host Nation equivalent.
• FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman's Certificate Rotorcraft, or Foreign aviation license equivalent.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, or Foreign equivalent.
• Current FAA Class II Medical Certificate, or Foreign aviation medical certificate equivalent.
• 1500 total rotary wing flight hours including 500 hours of turbine engine time.
• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) qualified and 300 hours of NVG experience.
• Qualification in the UH-60 A/L/M, SH-60 Series or HH-60 series.  
• Any physical abilities required for the job (Refer to the Physical Demands section of the JD)

OCONUS:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried Position.
• Competitive salary.
• 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.