AAR aviation maintenance and logistics advisor supporting Host Nation manned and unmanned aircraft programs. Improving fleet readiness, supply chains, safety, and aviation capabilities worldwide.
Responsibilities
Serve as the principal aviation maintenance and logistics advisor to designated Host Nation aviation organizations
Advise leadership on aircraft maintenance management, logistics support, and fleet readiness for manned and unmanned aircraft systems
Evaluate maintenance programs, records, inspections, tracking systems, logistics systems, and supply support capabilities
Develop recommendations for demand forecasting, critical spare identification, repair cycle management, stock-level optimization, and long-term fleet sustainment
Advise on maintenance planning, inspections, component management, maintenance tracking, and material accountability systems
Evaluate the complete material lifecycle, including procurement, receipt, inspection, storage, distribution, repair, reutilization, and disposal
Develop and recommend logistics organizational structures, procedures, policies, training programs, performance measures, and accountability mechanisms
Assess inventory accuracy, material fulfillment rates, procurement lead times, repair turnaround times, and supply-related aircraft downtime
Analyze recurring deficiencies and assist Host Nation leadership with sustainable corrective actions
Support safety, quality assurance, audits, and program evaluations
Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, training, and operations personnel
Prepare briefings, reports, assessments, and recommendations for Host Nation leadership, U.S. Embassy representatives, and WASS program management
Maintain liaison with U.S. Government representatives, Host Nation officials, and aviation stakeholders
Assist in evaluating future aviation capability requirements and strategic planning initiatives
Ensure advisory activities comply with contract requirements, U.S. Government guidance, and Host Nation regulations
Travel throughout the assigned country and region
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in aviation, logistics, supply chain, maintenance management, or related field or equivalent military or professional experience
FAA Airframe and Power Plant certificate, or ICAO-EASA compliant equivalent Civilian Authority Certificate
Minimum of 12 years of aviation maintenance, logistics, or sustainment experience
Minimum of 5 years managing aviation maintenance, logistics, or fleet support programs
Proven ability to advise senior leadership, develop workforce capabilities within complex or multinational organizations, and work effectively with senior government officials and multinational stakeholders
Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems and aviation logistics
Demonstrated experience planning, managing, or supervising fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or mixed-fleet aviation maintenance
Spanish Language Level L-3, R-3 preferred; L-2, R-2 minimum required
Experience developing maintenance policies, procedures, or training programs
Strong spoken and written English communication skills, including briefing, presentation, mentorship, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust, MRPT, security clearance
Preferred: previous experience advising foreign government, military, police, or public safety aviation organizations
Preferred: experience supporting U.S. Department of State, INLA, Department of Defense, DHS, CBP, DEA, or similar aviation programs
Preferred: experience with ISR, border security, counternarcotics, or law enforcement aviation operations
Preferred: experience supporting UAS programs employed for surveillance, reconnaissance, or public safety operations
Preferred: demonstrated capability of developing and implementing aviation logistics programs, operational controls, and standardized procedures
Preferred: working knowledge of logistics information systems and using operational data to identify performance deficiencies
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