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.

This is a temporary position. The ALSE Assistant is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and accountability of all life support and survival equipment. This role ensures that flight helmets, survival vests, and emergency systems are fully mission-capable and compliant with aviation regulations to ensure the safety and survival of aircrews and passengers during flight operations.

Key Responsibility:

• Conduct periodic, pre-flight, and post-flight inspections of ALSE gear, including flight helmets, oxygen masks, and communication headsets.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on survival equipment, such as first aid kits.
• Track and monitor expiration dates for pyrotechnics, flares, fire extinguishers, ELT batteries, and medical supplies.
• Assist aircrews with professional fitting, adjustment, and customization of survival vests and personal protective equipment PPE.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection forms, and historical records in accordance with aviation authority standards, SOPs and AWIS program.
• Maintain the ALSE shop according to INLA high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring sensitive materials are stored in climate-controlled environments when required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Technical degree in Aviation Maintenance desire, High School Diploma with specialized military ALSE training, or INLA training equivalent.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in aviation maintenance or life support equipment handling.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals and Illustrated Parts Catalogs.
• Knowledge of aviation safety regulations and survival equipment standards.
• Basic sewing and textile repair skills for harnesses and flight gear.
• Basic technical English. Reading technical manuals.
• Precision in identifying minor defects that could impact flight safety.
• High ethical standards regarding equipment airworthiness.
• Strong organizational skills for managing complex maintenance schedules.
• “This role is designated as a Local National (LN) position under program requirements.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Peru and reside locally. Do you meet these requirements?”

Compensation and Benefits:

• Peruvian Mandatory benefits
• 48 hour work week

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.