Manager, Avionics

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.

Description:
The Manager, Avionics is responsible for all Avionics maintenance and modification activities. The Manager, Avionics must maintain an efficient operation of the Avionics department in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies/procedures. The role also has responsibility for third shift maintenance operations.

What you will be responsible for:

Direct and plan the daily operations of the Avionics department and ensure adequate coverage of all applicable projects is maintained. Also, direct and plan the daily operations of the third shift maintenance operations.
Ensure coordination and communication between shifts and with Project Managers and Business Planners is continuous and complete.
Responsible for all aspects of Avionics department including safety, quality, on-time delivery, and financial results.
Provide a point of contact for customer concerns.
Submit a progress report on projects in work to the Director Maintenance Support Services, Senior Operations Manager, or Director Maintenance on a daily basis as directed.
Evaluate and recommend Avionics department upgrades.
Assure proper training is afforded to assigned personnel and only qualified personnel are assigned to perform tasks.
Responsible for all work performed by the assigned personnel.
Participate in aircraft investigations to help find root causes and develop corrective actions.
Ensure self and crew follow all applicable specifications to accomplish a specific task.
Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in assigned area(s).
Ensure self and assigned personnel follow all safety procedures and specifications.
Execute all required paperwork in connection with assigned normal duties.
Assist other employees in the performance of their job assignments through coaching, counseling, and guidance.
Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
Be authorized to act on behalf of the repair station.
All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

High School diploma or equivalent.
FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, FAA Airframe certificate, or be able to obtain an FAA Repairman certificate with a limitation of Avionics Repair Instruments, Radio and Instrument, or Avionics and Electrical.
Five (5) or more years’ experience as a mechanic or inspector on heavy transport category aircraft and two (2) or more years’ supervisory experience.
Intermediate computer skills
Language (read, write, speak, and understand English)

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

Competitive salary and bonus package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
Subject to noise in excess of 85 dB
Normal office environment where approximately seventy (70) percent of work is performed in a sitting position with the remaining time spent walking around the office/hanger area.
Normal mental and visual attention with manual coordination of the keyboard is necessary approximately forty (40) percent of the time.
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and requires the use of all safety equipment.
Must be able to breathe through a full face respirator.
Job requires participation in the DOT random drug and alcohol testing program.
Normal or corrected hearing.
Capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds.
Minimum visual acuity of 20/40 corrected.

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.