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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 Fuel Distribution System Operator Lead FDSOL is responsible for ensuring fuel service operations are performed and to manage the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products. The FDSOL provides oversight and advisor service for all POL operations, maintenance and quality assurance. FDSOL operates program-owned fueling and defueling equipment and assists in maintaining same.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures the compliance with all applicable manuals e.g. ATP-4-43, rules and regulations as it pertains to safely handling and storing all POL products on site.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in a safe and compliant manner.
• Approves or rejects work accomplished by team members as needed to ensure compliance with contract deliverables.
• Assists in maximizing program assets.
• Fuels Aircraft and performs regular quality control checks on aircraft equipment.
• Receive and stock bulk and package products. Issue and dispense bulk fuels from storage and distribution facilities to using entities.
• Select and submit samples to laboratory for testing as required. Testing will be completed on station with WASS fuel testing equipment.
• Maintain 100 percent serviceability and accountability of all assigned equipment to include consumables.
• Operate equipment that is used with petroleum and distribution systems and multi-product pipeline systems as required.
• Take samples and conduct tests on petroleum products.
• Evaluate test results with specification requirements and make recommendations regarding product disposition.
• Report findings in accordance with American Society for Testing, materials testing methods and site policy and procedures.
• Apply fire prevention and safety control procedures in handling volatile products.
• Be familiar with installation and operations of tactical petroleum storage. Will be prepared to provide standardized refueling support in non-standard environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Position requires a U.S. Department of State Moderate Risk Public Trust MRPT.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of formal course is mandatory with military or commercial certificate.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in aircraft refueling and de-fueling operations.
• Minimum of 3 years in operating fuel distribution points or terminal to include FARPs.
• Ability to wear PPE and perform all duties while wearing PPE.
• Ability to correctly sample and test petroleum products.
• Ability to react to spills correctly and operate a recovery plan successfully.
• Courteous, customer-oriented communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Previous 92F or other experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried Position.
• 90/30 Rotation and a 48-hour work week.
• 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.