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:

This role will support the WASS Trade Compliance Program in conformance with U.S. export import laws and internal policy and recordkeeping requirements. The Trade Compliance Specialist will contribute to the achievement of the WASS program by supporting or collaborating with all departments by providing guidance and support to mitigate any compliance risk to the company.

Key Responsibility:

• Safeguard the programs activities by ensuring regulatory compliance with import and export laws, domestic and international.

• Review all documentation related to imports and exports for accuracy regarding U.S. and foreign customs requirements, to include classifications, tariff schedules, licensing, exemptions or exceptions.

• Be familiar with the Customs and Border Protection, CBP ACE portal and the process of the electronic filing of required EEI, ACE AES documentation.

• Assists with the classification of technology, technical data, hardware, and software including Harmonized Tariff Schedule, HTS, Export Control Classification Number, ECCN, or the United States Munitions List, USML coding.

• Be able to identify controls that may dictate the need for a license through BIS or DDTC and support the program with providing the correct data and or documentation to the Trade Compliance team to meet the licensing requirements of DDTC or BIS.

• Review and approve requests for temporary foreign travel, technical library requests for access to, and the release of technology or technical data, access to the MIS system and payroll, and requests for hand carry of US government property.

• Backup and support the other members of the Trade Compliance team, as needed.

• Assist with monthly export audits and work with the Trade Compliance team to resolve identified discrepancies.

• Maintain and keep current all documentation in compliance with applicable U.S. laws and AAR policy requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Required :

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

• 5 years of additional experience may be substituted for bachelors degree.

• 3 years related experience or equivalent work history working in the same or a similar role.

• Demonstrated experience in working in cross functional teams.

• Strong planning, organization, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.

• The ability to effectively handle critical, time sensitive issues and meet goals despite unexpected setbacks, obstacles, or time constraints.

• Demonstrable proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Position requires a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust MRPT.

Preferred:

• Experience with ITAR and EAR regulations and U.S. import and compliance.
• Knowledge of import and export regulations to include auditing processes.
•  Proficiency in classifying goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, knowledge in aviation and aerospace a plus.
• Familiarity with DECCS, SNAP-R, AES ACE filing systems.

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Salaried Position.

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• On-site job.
• 9/80 schedule 
• 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.