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AAR WASS Avionics Technician 3 in BAGHDAD, Iraq
Title: WASS Avionics Technician 3
Location: Iraq-Baghdad
Job Number: 16547
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 inspecting, testing, adjusting, and repairing avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, pulse, navigation, auto pilot and compass systems, installed in aircraft, using hand tools and test equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspect components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
Test avionics equipment under simulated or actual operating conditions to determine performance and airworthiness, using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters, and circuit analyzers.
Adjust, repair, or replace defective components based on analysis of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents, using hand tools.
Calibrates installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Accompany flight crew to perform in-flight adjustments and to determine and record required post-flight repair work.
Complies with FAR required maintenance such as 91.411 and 91.413 inspections.
Operate ground station for air-to-station check of radar or other equipment.
Fabricate wiring harnesses.
Complies with Avionics upgrades and modifications.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen attentively to others and retain/ process/share said information.
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Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or GED.
FCC License w/ Element 3 or FAA A&P license.
Must be a graduate of a two (2) year electronics/avionics technical school or possess equivalent experience.
Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in aircraft electronics installation, troubleshooting, inspection, maintenance, and repair required.
Must have experience with working from blueprint drawings, diagram, specifications, service manuals, sketches, templates, and other incomplete data.
CMF 15 aviation MOS series or another military/commercial equivalent (15N preferred).
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Position.
Rotation: 90/30
Work schedule: 48 hours per week.
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
OCONUS:
Ability to pass physical screening.
Passport with 18 months remaining.
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.
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.