Notice from AAR Corp

 Job Title:  Pilot - PIC-RW OCONUS (Entebbe) - 2960
Organisation: AAR Corp
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

About AAR Corp:
AAR Corp. is an aviation support company. Founded in 1951, AAR provides a broad range of products and services to the aerospace and government/defense industries, with a nearly even split between them. Engineering and manufacturing products account for approximately a third of AAR's business and aftermarket support services the remaining two-thirds.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    Plan flight assignments and obtains information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instructions.
    Prepare or supervise preparation of flight plans, considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise control data, airport facilities and navigational aids.
    Ensure proper flight kit is aboard.
    Ensure that required airworthiness inspections have been accomplished and any previous discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred in accordance with the MEL for that aircraft (as applicable).
    Supervise or accomplish the aircraft preflight inspection and preparation.
    Ensure proper loading, distributing, and security of cargo and passengers. Ensure that carry-on baggage is placed in cargo area, if required. Determine that aircraft weight and balance is within prescribed limits, prepare Aircraft Flight Maintenance Log, Load Manifest and Discrepancy Record form and ensure that a copy of each Aircraft Flight Maintenance Log, Load Manifest and Discrepancy Record form is delivered to the Site Manager for filing upon the completion of each flight assignment.
    Ensure provisions for passenger comfort and any special emergency equipment such as life vests are aboard (when required).
    Retain final responsibility for the logging of aircraft flight time and the filing and closing of flight plans and preparation of flight and duty time records.
    Operate aircraft at favorable altitudes taking into account turbulence, oxygen requirements and comfort of the passengers during the flight.
    Ensure the preparation of the Aircraft Flight Maintenance Log, Load Manifest and Discrepancy Record form, reporting of mechanical irregularities, discrepancies and proper recording of maintenance by maintenance personnel, when maintenance is performed away from the principle operations base.
    The Pilot in Command is ultimately responsible for passenger safety and assuring ramp security is maintained while passengers are being boarded or disembarked.
    Responsible for assuring that a copy of any report submitted to the FAA under the authority of FAR 135.19 is also submitted to the Director, Operations.
    Assign a crewmember or passenger prior to takeoff to assist any person who may need the assistance of another person during possible emergency evacuation of the aircraft.
    Conduct the briefing of all passengers prior to each take-off pursuant to the procedures stipulated in Section 3 of the General Operations Manual. May delegate this duty to any required and qualified flight crewmember but retains responsibility. When a Flight Attendant is required, the Flight Attendant bears both responsibility and authority regarding completion of passenger briefing.
    Maintain adequate rest and proper dress.
    May delegate functions to other personnel, but retains overall responsibility.
    This position requires a U.S. security clearance.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

    The ideal candidate should hold FAA Commercial and Instrument Airman's Certificates
    Rotorcraft Helicopter is required for RW pilots.
    Has completed the applicable curriculums required by the company's FAA Approved Part 135 Training Program.
    Must be highly knowledgeable of the company General Operations Manual, General Maintenance Manual, FAA Regulations, NTSB Procedures, HMR 175, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manuals, and all other material pertinent to duties.
    Carries a current medical certificate in accordance with 14 CFR 61.23.
    FAA ATP-Rotorcraft-Helicopter with SK61 Type Rating is preferred
    Meets the qualification requirements of 14 CFR 135.245.
    Is current and qualified per CFR 135.293, 135.297, and 135.299.
    Meets recency of experience requirements of 14 CFR 135.247.
    2,500 total aircraft flight hours and 50 hours in type of aircraft.
    Must report or have no accidents, incidents, or FAA sanctions within last five years.
    Must be current and qualified as a pilot in the last 12 months.
    A minimum of 250 hours in type of aircraft is preferred


Personal Competencies:
Focus on Results - Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with minimal supervision; is accountable for own actions
Communications - Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal & written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information.
Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles.
Strategic Planning & Decision-Making - Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people.
Initiative & Innovation - Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges.
Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
Quality & Safety - Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient.
Continuous Improvement - Examines personal & organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvement; analyzes successes & failures to learn and improve.
Training & Development - Completes required & suggested training; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; receptive to coaching & feedback.
Integrity - Committed to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy, honest, socially responsible, and where differences are respected and valued.

How to Apply:
If you desire to join the aviation industry in the aforementioned capacity, please visit the web link below to review requirements and Apply If deemed necessary.