Materials and Parts Specialist

Aero Star Aviation•Dallas, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the availability of parts for daily maintenance, processing material receipts, packaging and shipping aircraft parts, maintaining inventory, and managing warranty claims and repair orders. The specialist will also coordinate with vendors and finance, resolve discrepancies, and provide reporting to the Director of Maintenance. A thorough understanding of aircraft parts, systems, and mechanics is essential, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The position requires attention to detail, mechanical inclination, and the ability to maintain a safe and professional work environment. Experience with computerized inventory procedures and material services is also necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2-5 years of related experience and/or purchasing aircraft and aircraft related products; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Highly organized and detail oriented
Able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Must pass security 10-year background check
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute: Dallas, TX 75209 (Required)

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of aircraft parts, systems, and mechanics.
Detail-oriented with mechanical inclination.
Superior and careful workmanship.
Good working knowledge of computerized inventory procedures to include experience in material services, inventory control or production control.

Responsibilities

Ensure parts are available for daily maintenance workload.
Process and verify material receipts against contents and compare materials documentation to validate for accuracy and compliance.
Receive all incoming packages and inspect for quality and airworthiness.
Package material for shipment in compliance with FAA standards.
Ship aircraft parts as required to ensure company aircraft are in a flyable status.
Maintain inventories and certifications accurately and properly in the company’s software system.
Responsible for creating and maintaining warranty claims, rotable components, exchanges, repair orders, hazmat shipping/receiving and other duties as assigned.
Ensure process and procedures for purchasing are consistent with Purchasing Procedures.
Organize and prioritize daily workload for the parts department and purchasing department.
Accurately assign parts to aircraft that are currently under maintenance.
Daily liaison with Director of Maintenance to ensure parts needs are satisfied to meet aircraft schedules.
Ensure Vendors are advised of any Import requirements to avoid shipping delays (Such as drop shipments, etc.).
Ensure aircraft product purchases have necessary certification for material type.
Coordinate with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Follow up with vendor purchases to ensure delivery times are being met.
Resolve purchase order discrepancies between vendors and the company in a timely manner.
Provide reporting data to Director of Maintenance as required.
Responsible for all in-house minimum/maximum stock levels to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained on an ongoing basis.
Ensure purchases are made from company approved vendors.