Maintenance Manager, Rotary Wing

Job Description - Maintenance Manager, Rotary Wing (18663)

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.

Maintenance Manager, Rotary Wing - 18663

Description

This position is pending contract award. The estimated start date in October 1, 2026.

As the Maintenance Control Manager, you serve as the centralized airworthiness authority for Flight School Next, overseeing real‑time maintenance control, continuing airworthiness, and operational readiness across all aircraft, ground support equipment (GSE), fuel‑handling equipment, and aviation‑related assets. You manage contracted Part 145 activity, fleet configuration, digital maintenance workflows, and technical record integrity through the maintenance tracking systems. The role approves high‑level deferrals, coordinates aircraft routing and inventory planning, maintains company‑approved maintenance programs, and ensures clear, consistent communication across operational departments.

You also drive compliance, internal audits, contingency planning, and process improvements to maximize fleet availability while ensuring full adherence to FARs, company policy, and AAR safety standards.

• Understand, facilitate and implement maintenance standards and objectives with all assets in order to achieve desired results, and meet all metrics and standards for FSN.
• Establish maintenance policies and procedures to ensure safe operation of the aircraft in order to meet fully mission capable rates and launch requirements in support FSN.
• Establish and monitor the scheduling process to ensure the timely maintenance of all equipment; establish and implement quality control procedures; and enforce all company directives, SOP's and procedures.
• Develops procedures to ensure the timely recording of all maintenance actions.
• Functionally responsible to the Director of Maintenance for aircraft maintenance related issues, policies, and procedures
• Support in executing maintenance hiring actions and training plans.
• Coordinate site activities with all assigned departments to insure smooth operations and aircraft maintenance
• Determine standardized procedures and work schedules to improve the efficiency of subordinates.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance or related field or equivalent experience
• Ten (10) years minimum aircraft maintenance experience.
• Current FAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) License.
• CMF 15 aviation MOS series or other military/commercial equivalent.
• In-depth working knowledge of military, commercial and FAA technical publications.
• An FAA Inspector Authorization (IA) license is preferred.
• In order to access the Fort Rucker site, US citizenship is required.

• Competitive compensation
• 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

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…