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or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nFamiliarity with Government regulations FAR & DFARS- Preferred \nThe rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:\nCompetitive salary and bonus package\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nGenerous paid time off program\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment:\nThe 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.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.\nThe environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.\nCandidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.\nAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. 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