WASS Logistics Assistant

Job Description - WASS Logistics Assistant (18621)

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.

WASS Logistics Assistant - 18621

Description

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 Supply Technician provides logistics support for aviation maintenance and operational activities. The incumbent assists with inventory management, shipping and receiving, warehousing, property accountability, and supply operations to ensure timely availability of aircraft parts, tools, equipment, and materials.

Key R esponsibility:

• Receive, inspect, store, issue, and inventory aviation parts and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and accountability documentation.
• Process shipping and receiving transactions.
• Basic understanding of electronic databases, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, comprehend and execute company standard operating procedures.
• Support warehousing and property management activities.
• Able to follow verbal instructions from supervisor and work independently to complete assigned tasks.
• Basic working knowledge of receiving dock operations, reading invoices, making a three-way match between documentation and material.
• Monitoring damage, correct products and vendor errors.
• Knowledge of hazardous material, handling procedures and Material Safety Data Sheet, MSDS, HAZMAT concerns and reporting.
• Safety conscientious and willing to participate in the team safety culture.
• Willing to speak up to ensure safe operations in all areas.
• A willingness to be flexible and move to areas of logistics where work is a priority.
• Essential warehousing and storage knowledge including but not limited to location schematics, separation of material, picking material, transacting material movements in the Material Inventory System, MIS.
• Fundamental transportation requirements such as packing and crating to safeguard material and aircraft parts.
• Loading transport vehicles, tying down material, communicating with a spotter and other required transporting duties.
• Readiness to begin learning the shipping process.
• Ability to learn on the job, study and eventually test for ITAR and Hazmat certifications.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED or Local equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of logistics or supply experience.
• Ability to obtain a Department of State MRPT or Embassy background investigation.
• Exercises judgement within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• English Level II proficiency Proficient Microsoft skills, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point. Good communication skills are a must.

Preferred

• Experience with FedEx, DHL, or UPS software systems governing the assignment of Air Waybills, AWB.
• Dangerous Goods training.

Compensation and Benefits:

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.

Job

WASS LOGISTICS

Primary Location

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

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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High school diploma or GED
English proficiency, Fast-paced work environment, Judgement
Provide logistics support for aviation maintenance and operations., Manage inventory, shipping/receiving, warehousing, and property accountability., Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation., Process shipping and receiving transactions., Read and follow SOPs; use MIS for material movements., Support warehousing and safety compliance., Follow supervisor instructions; work independently to complete tasks.