Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

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\:

Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment. 

Key Responsibility\:

• Solves and repairs problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications. 
• Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions. 
• Analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. 
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, which includes routine maintenance on aviation ground support vehicles, POL equipment, and their sub-systems. 
• Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. 
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air. 
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. 
• Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories. 
• Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications. 
• Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards, and regulations. 
• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment. 
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. 
• In addition to maintaining vehicle records, maintains, and updates paper and electronic equipment records. 
• Provides dispatch services for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times. 
• Perform routine maintenance on the aviation ground support vehicles, POL equipment, and their sub-systems. 
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul all types of diesel and gasoline engines. 
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with related departments, trades prior to starting work on GSE or POL equipment when it is expected to be out of service for extended periods. 
• Perform material requests as required for GSE-POL maintenance. 
• Able to work unsupervised at remote sites. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• For LATAM Countries 
• Perform on the job training, assist, and advise the host nation GSE and POL mechanic in all daily maintenance activities. 
• Assist the host nation mechanic to establish, implement, and maintain the maintenance program of the Ground Support and POL equipment. 
• Ensure host nation mechanic properly completes forms and records related to GSE and POL equipment maintenance. 
• Train, assist, and monitor the host nation mechanic on the proper use of all types of ground support equipment and POL equipment. 

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\:

Diagnoses malfunctions and repairs Ground Support Equipment. 

Key Responsibility\:

• Solves and repairs problems by studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications. 
• Uses automated maintenance data systems to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, and document maintenance actions. 
• Analyzes, diagnosis, and repairs GSE using conventional and digital multi meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers, and hand tools. 
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE, which includes routine maintenance on aviation ground support vehicles, POL equipment, and their sub-systems. 
• Inspects, tests, and operates GSE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation. 
• Services equipment with fuel, oil, water, coolant, hydraulic fluid, refrigerant, and compressed air. 
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications. 
• Removes, disassembles repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles, and reinstalls GSE components and accessories. 
• Stencils and marks GSE in accordance with technical publications. 
• Stores, handles, labels, uses, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with all state, local, and federal environmental standards, and regulations. 
• Prepares GSE for storage and mobility deployment. 
• Operates, cleans, inspects, and services GSE towing vehicles. 
• In addition to maintaining vehicle records, maintains, and updates paper and electronic equipment records. 
• Provides dispatch services for GSE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations, practices good housekeeping, tool control, Foreign Object Damage prevention, and safety at all times. 
• Perform routine maintenance on the aviation ground support vehicles, POL equipment, and their sub-systems. 
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul all types of diesel and gasoline engines. 
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with related departments, trades prior to starting work on GSE or POL equipment when it is expected to be out of service for extended periods. 
• Perform material requests as required for GSE-POL maintenance. 
• Able to work unsupervised at remote sites. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• For LATAM Countries 
• Perform on the job training, assist, and advise the host nation GSE and POL mechanic in all daily maintenance activities. 
• Assist the host nation mechanic to establish, implement, and maintain the maintenance program of the Ground Support and POL equipment. 
• Ensure host nation mechanic properly completes forms and records related to GSE and POL equipment maintenance. 
• Train, assist, and monitor the host nation mechanic on the proper use of all types of ground support equipment and POL equipment. 

Basic Qualifications\:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience, of which four 4 years must be specialized in aviation ground support vehicle- equipment maintenance. 

• Must have completed an apprenticeship and or formal training as a GSE Mechanic.

• Position requires a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust MRPT or Embassy background check. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Flight Line Drivers License. 

• Ability to speak, read and comprehend Level II English. Spanish Level L2, R2 required in LATAM Programs. 

  Preferred 

• Mechanically inclined. 

• Previous OCONUS Experience. 

• Average computer skills. Good trouble shooting skills. Basic or Higher welding skills. 

• Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant certifications. 

• Hazmat certifications

Compensation and Benefits\: 

• Salaried Position.
• Rotation 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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits\: 

• Peruvian Mandatory benefits
• 48 hour work week

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.

Basic Qualifications\:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience, of which four 4 years must be specialized in aviation ground support vehicle- equipment maintenance. 

• Must have completed an apprenticeship and or formal training as a GSE Mechanic.

• Position requires a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust MRPT or Embassy background check. 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Flight Line Drivers License. 

• Ability to speak, read and comprehend Level II English. Spanish Level L2, R2 required in LATAM Programs. 

  Preferred 

• Mechanically inclined. 

• Previous OCONUS Experience. 

• Average computer skills. Good trouble shooting skills. Basic or Higher welding skills. 

• Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant certifications. 

• Hazmat certifications

Compensation and Benefits\: 

• Salaried Position.
• Rotation 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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits\: 

• Peruvian Mandatory benefits
• 48 hour work week

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.