Technician , Avionics; R&E

Job Description – Technician I, Avionics (R&E) (16638)

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.

The Technician I, R&E is responsible for effectively performing R&E routine work associated with heavy aircraft A, B, C, and D checks.

• Detailed knowledge of aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Understand engineering methodology for systems installations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Commitment to company values and ethics.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.
• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared.
• Communication: excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.
• Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving in a traditional warehouse environment.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), required.
• Must have a minimum of 5‑years related experience and/or training.
• 3‑years previous experience required.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license, FCC license, or repairman certificate.
• Computer keypunch experience.
• Previous experience in warehousing, handling inventory, and bar code equipment.

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.

The environmental characteristic for this position is a warehouse setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment.

We are 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.