Title: WASS Aircraft Component Packing and Crating Specialist SCA

Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne

Job Number: 15878

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:

The Aircraft Component Packing and Crating Specialist constructs and repairs items such as wooden boxes, crates, pallets, and storage bins from wood and wood substitutes, studies specifications; and measures, marks, and cuts boards, using patterns, templates, ruler, pencil, and hand power tools. This worker fastens or installs parts, using hammer, nailing machine, or power drills, repairs defective containers by replacing damaged parts, inserts wood bracings, cardboard files, and padding in containers. This incumbent may build crate around object, using ruler, hand tools, power tools and pneumatic Nailer, may fabricate, repair, modify, and replace woodwork on vehicle sides and beds, apply preservative to prolong wood life, and may pack, seal, band, and apply markings to crates and containers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands and follows company procedures and work instructions relating to the shipping process.

• Operates hand power tools such as drills, drivers, saws, hammers in a safe and compliant manner.

• Must be able to use a ruler, pneumatic Nailer power stapler and nailing machines and read blueprints and use same to create boxes, crates, bracing and pallets as program needs.

• Assists in the process of shipping requisitions of materials and inventory to CONUS and OCONUS locations, as required.

• Assures that all shipments containing hazardous or dangerous goods are packaged and handled in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

• Operates forklifts, pallet loaders, pallet jacks, packing machines, package scales, and other equipment related to the shipping process.

• Tracks lumber supply usage and re-orders lumber supplies when inventory gets low.

• Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements.

• Tracks monthly, the number of crates built and or repaired.

• The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential while adhering to company policies and procedures.

• Assists in Airlift operations when needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum (5) five years of experience with a minimum of (3) years of experience building large crates for aviation-defense articles.

• Ability to apply job skills, policies, and procedures to complete tasks of moderate scope and complexity.

• Exercises judgement within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to multi-task.

• Proficient Microsoft skills Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly position.

• 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.

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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.

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.