Aircraft Avionics Alternate Lead

Aircraft Avionics Alternate Lead

AAR is the place of choice to build an inspiring career. The Alternate Lead Avionics Technician will assist the Lead Avionics Technician for all functions assigned to provide airworthiness of the aircraft upon completion of maintenance at the facility.

Essential duties and responsibilities include establishing work priorities to assist the lead, ensuring work performed adheres to high quality standards, ensuring all equipment is properly used and adequate safeguards are in place to protect aircraft and equipment. All other duties as assigned.

Core competencies include commitment to company values and ethics, dependability, motivation, organization, communication, initiative, and leadership.

Primary requirements include being at least 18 years of age, holding a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), having over 2+ years aviation avionics experience, FAA Airframe certification or hold a Repairman Certificate, and FCC Certificate, or a Radio Repairman Operator Certificate. Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR. Proven leadership abilities, such as taking personal responsibility, superb attendance, completing work in a timely manner, and performing tasks accurately. Takes initiative, such as plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions. Strong judgment and decision-making skills. Time management skills, such as the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, a problem-solver, and effectively dealing with tight deadlines and work pressure/stress. Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing).

Preferred requirements include a Powerplant license (A&P) and a valid Driver's License.

Benefits include competitive compensation (bi-weekly), health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA), disability and life insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, holidays, and floating holiday, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance program (EAP). Free 24/7 on-site gym.

Training includes in-person, computer-based training, and on-the-job training.

Physical demands/work environment include constantly lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions. Frequently lifting ?40 lbs., push/pull <20 lbs., climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling for extended periods, working in confined spaces. Working above chest-level, overhead, and away from body for extended periods. Bending, twisting of torso, twisting and/or pressure with wrist/hands, fine finger usage, moderate vibrations up to 2 hrs. to high vibrations up to 30 mins. Vision with/without correction; near <20", far >20', and basic depth perception (shapes). Working at elevated heights ?4', working on ladders, scaffolding, uneven surfaces, and energized parts. Occasionally lifting and/or carry ?50 lbs., sitting, basic color vision, operation of motorized or electrical equipment, push/pull <50 lbs., work in wet conditions.

Screening requirements include clearing a DOT drug screen, physical, background check, 3-year employment verification, 2-year DOT verification, and education verification. These screening requirements must clear prior to the start date. Candidate must possess U.S. work authorization and pass E-Verify within 3 business days of start date. Must qualify for a Will Rogers World Airport badge within 30 days from start date.