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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 Air Traffic Controller is responsible for all air traffic control during hours of operation and on an as needed basis.What you will be responsible for: Control all traffic during hours of tower operation. Remain on call for all contract aircraft after normal operation hours.Issue clearance for IFR traffic departing Lake City.Work with fixed base operator (Lake City Unicom) as to arriving, departing and emergency aircraft.Issue all pertinent information, such as runway in use, wind speed and direction and altimeter reading to all arriving and departing aircraft.Report to Jacksonville Center down times of arriving IFR aircraft.Control all ground vehicles either by radio or light gun during tower hours of operation.Give estimated weather conditions when requested by pilots when reports are available.Notify all FAA agencies with all pertinent information concerning emergencies.Maintain log of all arriving and departing aircraft during hours of operation.Keep HAECO Records Department notified with arrival and departure times of contract aircraft.Work with company contracted customers and ETC dispatch offices to make sure of all arrivals and departures and information such as fuel loads and pass on all pertinent information to HAECO Maintenance to expedite handling contract aircraft.Coordinate flight crew transportation to and from either Jacksonville or Gainesville.File flight plans for pilots when requested.Aid, abet and expedite all aircraft in a safe and orderly manner.What you will need to be successful in this role: High school diploma or equivalent.Must possess Certified Tower Operator (CTO) certificate.Class II medical certificate required.Read, write and understand the English Language.Normal or corrected hearing and vision required.Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive company vehicles.The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary 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.The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. 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.