Lead Material Specialist - AVL

Assists the Manager, Materials in the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring an adequate supply of materials for aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, compute time cards, and train team members.
• Maintain inventory levels and work with other departments and stakeholders.
• Receive, sign for, process, and safely handle aircraft maintenance-related parts, material, equipment, and tooling, including entering data into the inventory management system.
• Transport parts and materials between locations, sort and count items, and prepare labels and related ticketing documents.
• Issue materials, process returns, and interpret documents or instructions to build kits for aircraft heavy maintenance.
• Perform physical inventory counts, rotate shelf life-limited parts, reorganize inventory or warehouse layout, and re-label bins as required.
• Enter outstation inventory transactions into the inventory management system.
• Package items for shipment and coordinate with shipping vendors for pick-up.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized stores area.
• Perform data entry into the computer inventory system, including locating, issuing, receiving, and shipping of materials.
• Conduct inventory audits, inspections, and reconciliations based on direction from leadership.
• Monitor and update stock items, minimum, and maximum stock levels, and coordinate adjustments with Maintenance, Purchasing, and other departments.
• Operate a variety of equipment with manual and automatic transmissions, including forklifts, trucks, tractors, tugs, and electric carts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working in an Airline Stores environment.
• Inventory management and rotations experience.
• Knowledgeable and capable of using Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate level.
• Must successfully pass in-house training, IATA, or DOT-approved Hazardous Materials Training.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to receive and understand instructions, directives, and ensure safety.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal (telephone) communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Travel may be required to deliver parts to other stations.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and use hands and fingers to operate tools.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to work various shifts in a 24-hour situation; regular attendance is required.
• Exposure to extreme noise (e.g., airports with planes, vehicles, and machinery), temperature, wind, and light fluctuations.
• Ability to work in confined areas and sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Ability to wear personal protective gear.
• Some travel may be required.

Pay

Starting wage: $24.97 per hour (in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement).

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity, and Pet Insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flight Benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time