**Title:** Sr. Site Manager (F-16) **Location:** Iraq-Balad **Job Number:** 16478 ****PENDING CONTRACT AWARD**** **SUMMARY** Responsible for the oversight of maintenance operations and related functions across multiple lines of maintenance. The duties include, but are not limited to: the oversight of aircraft servicing, maintaining and repair; reporting of aircraft status; oversight of all site maintenance personnel and personnel status and or disposition; recommendation on applicants for hire and promotion; liaison between maintenance and intercompany departments and company management; technical and logistical support for site issues; technical support for aircraft. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Assist in the development, implementation and supervision of standard operating procedures for maintenance functions + Address any areas of concern or non-compliance as requested by the Program Manager + Assist in the research and development of the requirements for program, as well as the deployment of parts, tooling, personnel, support equipment, and aircraft + Act as liaison with Program Management personnel relating to all maintenance/technical issues that arise + Work with other departmental managers to assist in the selection and training efforts to recruit and train personnel + Responsible for coordinating efforts with Planning personnel and Site Maintenance Management to schedule, and plan for maintenance events so as to minimize aircraft downtime and mitigate training time loss + Responsible for coordinating efforts with Logistics personnel to insure that materials, parts and tooling are on site, and available, for the timely accomplishment of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events + Must effectively interact with Company and customer representatives as well as with representatives of on-site business or military entities + All other duties as assigned **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** + Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws + Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing **CORE COMPETENCIES** + Diverse Mindset + Building relationships and partnerships + Talent management + Coaching & Feedback + Accountability Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. + Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance. + In order to obtain a secret clearance, qualified candidates must have US Citizenship. + Ability to pass physical screening requirements **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** + Minimum of ten (10) years in a maintenance management or oversight role + Associates degree or related professional development experience **Work Conditions** **Position is located OCONUS and in an austere environment; work is being performed on the flight line, limited hangar or aviation field environment.** **Physical Requirements** + **Must be able to lift and parts, tooling and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including up and down stairs.** + **Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday.** + **Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.** **Compensation and Benefits:** + Competitive compensation package. + 90/30 Rotation + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Professional development and career advancement opportunities **\#LI-PI1 #LI-ONSITE** 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.