Aviation Operations Advisor - LATAM

Description

About Us:

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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:

The Aviation Operations Advisor is the senior aviation subject matter expert and principal advisor to Host Nation aviation organizations. The Advisor provides operational guidance, mentoring, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to aviation units within the National Police, Frontier and Border Police, and other authorized Host Nation government organizations. These organizations support law enforcement, border security, counternarcotics, and public safety missions. The Aviation Operations Advisor collaborates with the U.S. Embassy representatives, Host Nation leadership, WASS Program Management Office Leadership, and other stakeholders to improve aviation operational effectiveness, safety, mission planning, standardization, training, and integration of Manned and Unmanned aircraft systems. The Advisor assists in developing aviation policies, procedures, training programs, and operational concepts that enhance Host Nation aviation capabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable international, U.S. Government, and Host Nation standards.

Key Responsibility:

• Serve as the principal aviation operations advisor to designated Host Nation aviation organizations.
• Advise Host Nation leadership on aviation operations, safety programs, aircrew training, mission planning, risk management, and operational readiness.
• Provide subject matter expertise in both manned and unmanned aircraft operations supporting law enforcement, border security, surveillance, reconnaissance, aerial interdiction, disaster response, and public safety missions.
• Assist Host Nation aviation leadership in developing operational policies, procedures, training programs, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide senior-level operational recommendations while respecting Host Nation command authority, established command relationships, and defined advisory responsibilities.
• Advise on aviation organizational structures, command and control relationships, operational planning processes, and resource utilization.
• Conduct operational assessments of aviation capabilities, aircraft utilization, mission performance, and operational effectiveness, and recommend improvements to safety, efficiency, mission capability, and aviation readiness.
• Support development of aviation training plans for pilots, aircrew members, mission operators, and unmanned aircraft operators.
• Advise on aircrew standardization, flight evaluations, instructor development, proficiency programs, and compliance with approved operational procedures.
• Assist Host Nation personnel with mission planning, operational coordination, and air mission scheduling, and advise on mission risk assessment, threat mitigation, operational decision-making, and aviation risk management processes appropriate to the operating environment.
• Advise on integration of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, ISR, capabilities into mission planning, operational coordination, and post-mission assessments, consistent with applicable authorities.
• Promote structured after-action reviews and lessons-learned processes to improve aviation procedures, operational effectiveness, and program performance.
• Assess Host Nation aviation capabilities and recommend measurable capacity-building plans, training priorities, equipment requirements, and milestones toward sustainable independent operations.
• Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, training, and operations personnel to improve overall aviation program effectiveness.
• Provide guidance regarding integration of unmanned aircraft systems into existing aviation operations.
• Support development of aviation safety management programs and aviation accident prevention initiatives.
• Develop and monitor aviation key performance indicators, KPIs, operational readiness measures, and return-on-investment, ROI, reporting to assess mission effectiveness, resource utilization, and program outcomes.
• Evaluate fleet utilization, aircrew staffing, operational tempo, mission scheduling, and resource allocation to improve aircraft availability, mission effectiveness, and cost efficiency.
• Prepare briefings, reports, assessments, and recommendations for Host Nation leadership, U.S. Embassy representatives, and WASS program management personnel.
• Maintain liaison with U.S. Government representatives, Host Nation officials, and aviation stakeholders as required to support mission objectives.
• Facilitate interagency coordination among Host Nation aviation organizations, U.S. Embassy personnel, INLACBA representatives, and other authorized law enforcement and aviation stakeholders.
• Assist in evaluating future aviation capability requirements and strategic planning initiatives.
• Ensure all advisory activities are conducted in accordance with applicable contract requirements, U.S. Government guidance, and Host Nation regulations.
• Support inspections, assessments, audits, and aviation program reviews as directed.
• Travel throughout the assigned country and region in support of program objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Operations, Aeronautical Science, Business Management, Public Administration, or related field or equivalent military or professional experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible aviation experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aviation management, aviation operations leadership, aviation training, or aviation advisory roles.
• Rated pilot with FAA Commercial, ATP, Military Aviator equivalent, or Rotary Wing Airman certification.
• Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time.
• Minimum 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command time.
• Experience conducting aviation operations in austere, expeditionary, remote, or hazardous operating environments, both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Demonstrated experience planning, managing, or supervising fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or mixed-fleet aviation operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of unmanned aircraft systems operations and integration into public safety, security, law enforcement, or military missions.
• Strong English speaking and written communication skills.
• Spanish language proficiency L-3-R-3 preferred; L-2-R-2 minimum required, as assessed under the applicable contract or program standard.
• Experience developing aviation policies, operational procedures, or training programs.
• Strong briefing, presentation, mentorship, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior government officials and multinational stakeholders.
• 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.
• Experience supporting U.S. Department of State, INLA, Department of Defense, DHS, CBP, DEA, or similar aviation programs.
• Experience with ISR, border security, counternarcotics, or law enforcement aviation operations.
• Experience operating with Night Vision Goggles.
• Experience supporting UAS programs employed for surveillance, reconnaissance, or public safety operations.
• Experience developing aviation standardization, instructor pilot, or flight evaluation programs.
• Experience managing operational readiness assessments, aviation performance metrics, and government program reporting.
• Experience coordinating multi-aircraft or mixed-fleet operations in international or expeditionary environments.
• Previous experience in Latin America.
• Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly Position.
• 40-hour work schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off program.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried Position.
• Rotation schedule.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Peruvian Mandatory benefits
• 48 hour work week

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.

Job: WASS OPERATIONS

Primary Location: Worldwide

Schedule: Full-time

Overtime Status: Exempt

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.