**Title:** WASS Comm Technician Lead **Location:** Iraq **Job Number:** 16692 **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:** Dispatch, track, and maintain communications gear and electronics such as UHF, VHF, and HF radios, digital voice recorders, communications switches, touch screen displays, airfield communications systems, for AAR WASS. **Key Responsibilities:** + Dispatch and or install portable and avionics communications and navigation aid systems. + Maintain local communication systems and troubleshoot issues. + Test, align, and adjust local equipment, replace and repair faulty components. + Maintain equipment disposition and maintenance records, spare parts, supply stock, tools, and technical manuals. + Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies and applicable laws. + Provide technical guidance to subordinate personnel. + Perform comparison checks on repaired equipment in accordance with test standards. + Requisition materials and parts for communications equipment. + Perform 24-hour on call duties on a rotating basis. + Performs other duties as assigned. \#LI-HD1 Qualifications: **Basic Qualifications** **:** Required + High School Education or GED. + Military or civilian communications schools. + Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in tactical VHF-UHF communication platforms. + Minimum 3 years supervisory experience + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Must speak and understand English in order to coordinate movement on ramp via two-way radios. + Knowledgeable in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing airfield lighting, communications, and navigational equipment. + Ability to translate communication into meaningful solutions for both hardware and software. + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point. + Position requires a U.S. security clearance. **Preferred:** + Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or related experience and or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. **Compensation and Benefits:** + Salaried Position. + 90/30 Rotation schedule, work schedule 72 hours weekly. + Competitive salary and bonus package. + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Professional development and career advancement opportunities. 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. 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.