Data Entry Specialist (LCQ-QC)

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

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.

Description:

The Data Entry Specialist is responsible for setting up and running a Production Control Booth providing accurate accountability and visibility to AAR management and Customers.

What you will be responsible for:

• Audit and prep for new packages prior to aircraft arrival for accurate accountability.
• Ensure all paperwork is accurate, legible, and accounted for at all times.
• Enter all job cards (non-routine and over-and-above work) accurately and use appropriate work break-down codes into the AAR computer system.
• Update status and enter corrective actions for all completed operations into the MIS system.
• Ensure daily entries are read and written in the PC Turnover Log to include any vital information for the oncoming shift.
• Actively generate and receive all RFTS’s and attachments generated by Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering as required.
• Ensure all tally books are accurate and complete for all routine/non-routine cards and audits are performed on a regular basis. Inform the Manager or Lead of any problems.
• Ensure all completed operations are thoroughly audited for completeness including signatures and stamps.
• Ensure each work card is closed in the system and in the tally.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of the Production Board/Work Card Racks.
• Provide accurate project status reports to management as requested.
• Assure all closed items, with tally, are routed to Aircraft Records as soon as possible after closure.
• Interface with Aircraft Records prior to an aircraft departure to assure accounting of all paperwork.
• Maintain efficient operations.
• Work closely with Aircraft Maintenance, Quality Control, Planning, Stores, Tooling and customer personnel to ensure the timely completion of a project.
• Ensure accountability to conduct themselves within all guidelines of company, FAA, and customer policies, work rules, and regulations (ex. Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), Airworthiness Agreements, etc.
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the AAR Safety Manual.
• Assist in the training of other employees as well as assisting them in the performance of their job assignments by offering guidance.
• Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers.
• Keep own and adjacent work areas clean.
• Perform other work as assigned by Data Entry Supervisor.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Must be able to type thirty (30) words per minute error free.
• Basic computer background.
• Read, write and understand the English Language
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Three (3) years large commercial aircraft related experience preferred
• Familiarity with aircraft required documentation preferred
• Familiarity of AAR mainframe computer systems preferred

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

• Normal work environment where approximately eighty (80) percent of work is performed in a sitting position with the remaining time walking and moving around the office/hanger area.
• Normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination for keyboard operations.
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, stand, walk for long periods of time and able to climb steps.
• Subject to noises more than 85dB.
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Legible handwriting
• Capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds

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.