Administrator, Technology II

AAR Corp; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AAR Airframe MRO – Miami, a leader in aircraft maintenance and parts, seeks a Technology Administrator II to support office and hangar IT needs. You will troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity, manage Windows and 365 services, and help optimize the Paperless Taskcard solution.

The role emphasizes automation with PowerShell/Power Automate and AI-assisted tooling, plus strong customer support and collaboration across sites. AAR offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Two to four years of end-user support in a Windows-based environment.
• Working knowledge of Windows endpoints/servers, IAM, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Connect, cloud services, and business applications.
• Power Automate, PowerShell, Python for routine automation; AI-assisted tools experience.
• Storage solutions and networking protocols familiarity.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills; able to explain technical issues clearly.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, VCP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive technical support to employees in office and hangar environments.
• Administer and maintain Windows systems, Microsoft 365, IAM tools, and virtualization.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and configurations for reliability and security.
• Support Paperless Taskcard Solution and other critical apps; triage incidents with owners and vendors.
• Monitor system performance and address issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain backup/recovery solutions and perform routine recovery checks.
• Document actions, escalate complex issues, and maintain knowledge articles.
• Create and validate AI-generated documentation; improve troubleshooting workflows.
• Adhere to security, privacy, and SMS policies; participate in safety reporting.
• Collaborate with teams across the Americas and globally; assist as needed.

Skills

Windows administration

End-user support

Microsoft 365

Power Automate

PowerShell

Python

AI-assisted tools

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Entra Connect

Cloud services

Job description

Job Description - Administrator, Technology II (18882)

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

SUMMARY

AAR Airframe MRO – Miami, an industry-leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services and a supplier of airframe and engine parts, is seeking a Technology Administrator II to join our dynamic IT team. This hands-on role supports employees in both office and active hangar environments by resolving day-to-day hardware, software, access, application, and connectivity issues. The administrator will independently handle routine break/fix support and systems administration, support our industry-leading Paperless Taskcard Solution, contribute to technology improvements, and elevate complex issues when appropriate. Experience using approved AI-enabled tools to improve troubleshooting, documentation, and operational efficiency is valued.

AAR offers competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefit package. AAR is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide responsive technical support to employees in office and hangar environments, diagnosing and resolving common hardware, software, account, application, printing, mobile-device, and connectivity issues.
• Administer and maintain assigned technologies, including Windows systems, Microsoft 365 services, endpoints, identity and access tools, and virtualized resources, following established standards and seeking guidance for complex changes.
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and configurations to enhance system reliability and security.
• Support AAR’s industry-leading Paperless Taskcard Solution and other business-critical applications by assisting users, triaging incidents, documenting findings, coordinating with application owners and vendors, and escalating issues when needed.
• Monitor system performance and proactively address issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and maintain backup and recovery solutions for assigned systems and applications, perform routine recovery checks, and promptly escalating failures or risks.
• Diagnose and resolve break/fix incidents involving hardware, software, business applications, and network connectivity within established service expectations; communicate status to users, document actions taken, and escalating complex issues appropriately.
• Create and maintain accurate support documentation, knowledge articles, system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and operational procedures; use approved AI-enabled tools when appropriate and validate all generated content before use.
• Use approved AI-enabled tools to assist with troubleshooting, summarize technical information, identify recurring support patterns, draft documentation, and improve routine workflows while following company security, privacy, and data-handling requirements.
• Actively participate in company’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting safety hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand and promote the company safety policy.
• Ensure security, compliance, privacy, and best practices are being adhered to as required.
• Perform all other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Two to four years of experience providing end-user support and administering business technology in a Windows-based environment. Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, aviation, or another operationally dynamic environment is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Windows endpoints and servers, identity and access management, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals, and common IT support tools, with the ability to troubleshoot routine issues independently.
• Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Entra Connect, Microsoft 365, cloud services, and business applications, including routine account administration, incident triage, and user assistance.
• Working knowledge of Power Automate, PowerShell, Python, or similar tools for routine automation, along with experience using approved AI-assisted tools to support troubleshooting, draft or review scripts, summarize information, and improve productivity.
• Familiarity with storage solutions and networking protocols.
• Strong customer-service, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly, remain responsive in a fast- paced environment, and recognize when escalation is required.

Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, VCP) are a plus.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to company values and ethics
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.
• Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy
• Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared
• Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities

Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with local employees, operations teams, application owners, vendors, and the broader IT organization. Participate as an active member of the wider IT community supporting other MRO locations across the Americas and the corporation’s operations globally; share and absorb knowledge and provide guidance to less-experienced team members when appropriate.

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 both an office setting and active hangar floor. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Job Type: Full-time

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Job

Information Technology

Primary Location

United States-Florida-Miami-Miami- Aircraft Services

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Exempt

We are 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.