Materials Specialist - BDL

Breeze Airways™•Windsor Locks, CT

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Materials Manager, the Materials Specialist maintains warehouse inventory, shipping, receiving, and transportation of materials. The role works with the station’s Maintenance Department to ensure adequate material supplies for aircraft maintenance and meet material needs throughout the organization. Starting pay is $18.50, with a $2.00 shift differential for work between 9:00 PM and 7:30 AM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Breeze Airways standards.
Ability to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements.
Ability to drive company vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and other Ground Service Equipment (GSE).
Pass Materials and General Maintenance Manual (GMM) training courses.
Pass Dangerous Goods (DG) IATA training and maintain recurrent training.
Pass Dangerous Goods ground-shipping training and maintain recurrent training.
Pass a ten-year background check and criminal history records check (CHRC).
Fluency in English.
At least 18 years of age.
Organizational fit with Breeze’s values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence.
Self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong desire for success.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Ability to travel as required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate with leadership.
Ability to handle high-stress situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work holidays, weekends, overtime, or late nights as required by 24-hour operations.
Professional appearance and grooming.
Ability to comply with and maintain OSHA standards.
Ability to lift, carry, and move medium to heavy weights of 50 pounds or more.
Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop in relatively confined spaces.
Ability to work with individuals and teams at all organizational levels.
Ability to meet the physical demands and working conditions described for the role.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in Business, Aerospace, or another relevant field.
Experience with the TRAX (M&E) inventory system.
Warehousing or stockroom experience.
Strong technical and analytical background for producing TRAX, Excel, and other reports.
Valid passport without restrictions on travel outside the United States.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily Material Stores and Line Material operations.
Identify and resolve issues involving inventory accuracy, parts issuing, shipping, receiving, stocking, material handling, and equipment.
Manage warehouse operations for technical and non-technical inventory.
Enter data into the company inventory system, including locating, issuing, receiving, and shipping materials and warehousing supplies, tools, and materials.
Collaborate with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) on moving inventory, tooling, and special equipment for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery.
Monitor and update stock items and minimum and maximum stock levels, and coordinate stock-level adjustments with Maintenance, Purchasing, and other departments.
Perform inventory audits, inspections, and reconciliations, and maintain compliance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM).
Work with Maintenance and Quality to complete calibrated tooling and shelf-life audits and replacements for monthly regulatory compliance.
Perform receiving inspection functions as assigned by Quality Control.
Prepare hazardous-material shipments in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance Planning to prepare fleet modification kits.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager.
Meet performance measures and established standards while upholding Breeze values.