October 18, 2024

AAR Corp.

Panamá

OTHER

WASS Quality Control Lead OCONUS

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. 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.

WASS Quality Control Lead OCONUS - 16381

Description

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 maintaining the Quality Control Program at the site level in support of assigned aircraft and support equipment. Inspect, remove, install, repair, replace, modify, disassemble, reassemble, and calibrate complex aircraft mechanical and electromechanical systems in accordance with maintenance manuals, test procedures and other military publications.
Key Responsibilities:

Perform the receiving, in-process, final quality, flight safety inspections and functional operational tests during organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance, modification and repair of military tactical aircraft systems or associated components.
Accept or reject work accomplished to ensure compliance with customer specifications, standards, and technical data.
Perform analysis of defects and interpret quality control rejection and failure trends to provide creative solutions for improvement.
Monitor safety, training, and certification requirements. Monitors training and certification requirements of the site Quality Control department.
Perform Safety and Foreign Object Damage Inspections.
Monitor tool control programs, inspects, and maintains records to ensure that measuring and test equipment meets calibration requirements.
Reviews aircraft forms and records related IAW contract requirements.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws.
Promotes a positive safety culture within the Quality Control department.

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Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant License.
Minimum 10 years of experience of which 8 must be specialized in supporting an aviation/aerospace program.
A thorough working knowledge of TO military specifications is essential.
Prior Quality Control experience.
Leadership experience.
Host nation language proficiency per contract requirement. LATAM countries Spanish and English Level 2 in both Listening and Reading L2 R2.
Position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Physical abilities required for the job:
- Working Outdoors, Standing, Walking, Traveling, and Lifting >20lbs.
OCONUS:
- Ability to pass physical screening.
- Active Driver's License.
- Active Passport with 18 months remaining.
- LATAM positions require Level 2 Spanish/English.
- Willing to relocate.

Preferred:

A.A.A. S or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
FAA Inspection Authorization.
Previous Quality Control experience on rotary and or fixed wing specific assigned aircraft HH-60, UH-1 and or King Air.
Experience in customer support.
Technical writing and/or editing experience.
Ability to maintain strong customer relationships.
Knowledge of Army Regulations 95-1, DA PAM 738-750 751, FM 3-04-500 CH.8 QC or Air Force Technical Orders System.
Familiar with CFR Part 43, 91, 121, 135, 145 Quality or Inspection experience previous RII Required Inspection Items authorization.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salaried Position.
Schedule: 48 hours per week.
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.

Job: WASS MAINTENANCE

Primary Location: Panama-Panama City

Schedule: Full-time

Overtime Status: Exempt

AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.