Aircraft Avionics Tech II

Job Description - Aircraft Avionics Tech II (16428)

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.

Aircraft Avionics Tech II - 16428

Description

The Avionics Technician III is an entry-level position ideal for new graduates from Avionics or A&P technology schools. Also ideal for mechanics with less than five years of aircraft experience. Our Step-Level Progression training program can help you acquire your FAA airframe license.

WORK LOCATION:

Onsite at AAR (at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, OK).

SCHEDULE (Full-Time/non-exempt and variable 40–50 hour work week)

Supervisor determines shift/days required, but we can discuss in interview process. Typically, more flexible candidates will be preferred.

• 1st Shift: 7:30am to 4:00pm or 5:30am to 4:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 3:30pm to 12:00am or 3:30pm to 2:00am

• Perform basic aircraft maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks under supervision
• Ensure aircraft are safely maintained in accordance with the Airworthiness Standards
• Use FAA approved/accepted data (i.e., IPC, M/M, OHM, SRM) proficiencyl y
• Maintain records in compliance with FAA and company requirements
• Perform a vionics repairs as assigned while meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Read and follow technical publications, schematics, and/or mechanical drawings
• Use a PC, iPad and basic computer applications and programs
• Additional job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management
• Adherence to work schedule, punctuality, and self-motivation

• Business Acumen:
  Utilizing financial data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies
• Managing Relationships:
  Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communications, and strengthen relationships.
• Valuing Differences:
  Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or backgrounds
• Adaptability:
  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture).
• Continuous Learning:
  Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; taking full advantage of opportunities to receive and explore feedback about own performance (from assessments, managers, coworkers, internal/external partners, or customers).
• Safety Focus:
  Identifying and improving conditions that affect our own and others’ safety; upholding safety standards.
• Quality Orientation:
  Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed.

• 2+ years avionics experience required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Some general maintenance experience (including relevant experience outside of a viation)
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are crucial
• Able to skillfully use the minimum tools required
• Fluent in English (speech, reading, writing)

• FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant license (A&P)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of FAA regulations including 14 CFR

• Two Plans with Blue Cross Blue Shield’s, one of which qualifies for a monthly Health Savings Account contribution from AAR.
• Dental and Vision plans
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D – Company Paid
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Short-Term Disability – Company Paid
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (AAR matches 50% of your first 6% contributed)
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K annually)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company stock purchase plan
• Free 24/7 on-site gym

• In-Person, Computer Based Training, and On-the-Job training
• DOL Apprenticeship Program (veterans can get approved for VA Benefits)

• Constantly:
  Lifting 10 lbs., standing, walking, wrist flexion and extension, environmental weather conditions.
• Frequently:
  Lifting ≤ 40 lbs., push/pull