Aviation Parts Lead

PSA AirlinesCharlotte, NC
Hybrid

About The Position

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines. PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members. At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious – our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to speak/read/write in English.
  • If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
  • All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209.

Nice To Haves

  • At least two years of facility maintenance experience preferred.
  • One year of experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Manager Aviation Parts and/or the Supervisor Aviation Parts in leading the stores operation at his/her base in daily operations that result in the maintenance of proper inventory levels along with the proper receiving, inspecting, shipping, and/or storage of materials used in support of PSA fleet operations.
  • Primarily performs the same tasks as a Specialist Aviation Parts but acts as the Lead for the group, assisting either the Manager and/or Supervisor in assuring that daily tasks are completed on the shift according to company policies and procedures in a timely manner.
  • Works in the absence of the Manager and/or Supervisor to lead the team in completing assigned tasks for each shift.
  • Ensures that the Receiving, Inspection, and binning of the daily deliveries of materials and shipment of repairs and stock transfers within established standards and times.
  • Ensures that all incomplete tasks are documented and conveyed via accepted method of handoff between shift changes.
  • Works with the Manager and/or Supervisor to ensure that all materials requested by the maintenance technicians are provided promptly to support line, overnight and heavy check operations.
  • Trains Specialist in the proper procedures to ensure that parts/materials are properly stored, segregated, and labelled, and that they comply with current Shelf Life Programs and hazardous materials storage guidelines.
  • Reviews tasks performed by Specialist throughout the shift and identifies opportunities for improvements to training methods and communicates to the Manager and/or Supervisor.
  • Serves as a reference point and mentor to the Specialist in all aspects of Stockroom operations that are applicable to their respective job classifications. This includes, but is not limited to computerized management and issuance of materials, hazmat training, shelf life training, cycle counting, as well as storage, packaging, receiving, of materials and disposal of hazardous, scrap or BER materials per established company guidelines.
  • Provides professional development input for the Manager and/or Supervisor to assist with performance reviews and plans for the Specialist using established PSA company guidelines.
  • Ensures that all activities relative to AOG and after hour AOG support are carried out in the most safe, expeditious, and economical way possible.
  • Works with the Manager and/or Supervisor to ensure that parts are transferred to other store locations in a timely and effective manner to support the PSA fleet and identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement.
  • Works with the Manager and/or Supervisor to ensure that material inspection of incoming parts is in accordance with procedures as determined by the Chief Inspector and that rejected materials are tagged and stored per the established guidelines.
  • Assists the Manager and/or Supervisor with the inventory control program to ensure accurate identification and retrieval of parts/materials in support of the PSA fleet.
  • Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
  • Delegates duties as necessary, although this does not relieve the Lead of the responsibility.
  • Other projects as assigned.

Benefits

  • Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
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