Air Operations Officer CONUS

AAR • Rockledge, FL • 3d ago

Title: Air Operations Officer CONUS

Location: United States-Florida-Rockledge

Job Number: 17650

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:

This position is in the direct support of the Department of States Worldwide Aviation Support Services Contract encompassing Rotary and Fixed Wing aircraft operating overseas in direct support of US Diplomatic and engagement efforts in various nations. Working from the Operations Center within the Program Management Office-this position serves as the lead operations planner and coordinator for all operations, actions, and activities in his/her assigned geographic area of responsibility involving multiple OCONUS Sites and several Operating Locations. This is a staff and flying position. Individual will perform stated operational staff duties and actively fly as a Pilot in Command, or higher, on either Fixed or Rotary Wing aircraft, dependent on pilot experience.

Key R esponsibility:

Support operations of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft for domestic and international air movements and aerial missions.

Plan, coordinate, monitor, and control international aircraft repositioning flights.

Maintain real-time situational awareness of operations, assets, personnel, weather, threats, and mission status across assigned areas.

Lead deliberate and rapid mission planning, Integrated Product Teams IPTs, and cross-functional coordination for complex operations.

Conduct contingency planning and develop operational concepts CONOPs and procedures for multi-faceted challenges affecting performance.

Provide immediate reach-back support for time-sensitive issues impacting OCONUS Outside Continental United States operations, safety, or security.

Act as subject matter expert SME across a broad range of aviation operations and program requirements.

Lead the development, review, and maintenance of SOPs Standard Operating Procedures, contingency plans, and flight hour projections.

Execute and support contingency missions as required.

Administer flight data and navigation systems, software updates, and ensure all flight publications are current.

Produce Acceptable Quality Level AQL and customer reports, including flying hour estimates and usage metrics.

Maintain qualification and currency in assigned aircraft @type.

Serve as Senior Operations Manager when required.

Conduct routine CONUS and OCONUS travel in support of operational objectives.

Perform additional aviation duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

B.A.B.S. degree from a four-year college or university and or combination of education and related experience.

Minimum 10 years of collective experience in operations coordination or management positions and or flight operations, flight operations planning, operations support, scheduling and or coordination in a combination of international and or domestic settings.

Qualification in assigned aircraft before or incident to assignment.

Current Class II FAA Medical Certificate.

FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman's Certificate Airplane Rotorcraft as applicable FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.

250 hours flight time, in category, within the past 5 years.

Active US DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain US DoD Secret Clearance.

Ability to travel worldwide from normal duty station on a temporary basis for periods up to 90 days, may include remote or isolated sites.

Strong English speaking and written communication skills.

RW Requirements

Qualification in the UH-60 A-L-M, SH-60 series, MH-60 series or HH-60 series.

1,500 total rotary wing flight hours. 500 hours of turbine engine time.

Night Vision Goggle NVG qualified with 300 hours of NVG experience.

FW Requirements

1,500 total fixed wing flight hours.

500 hours of turbine multi-engine time. 250 hours of multi-engine pilot-in-command time.

Preferred

FAA Airline Transport Pilot ATP Certificate.

Exposure as a pilot and or planner to military operations.

Experience in military planning and military decision-making processes.

100 hours flight time, in category, within the past 2 years.

Spanish Level L-2, R-2 for LATAM programs.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salaried Position.

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.

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.

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