Materials Specialist - TPA

Breeze Airways™•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Materials Manager, the Materials Specialist maintains warehouse inventory and oversees shipping, receiving, and transportation of materials. The role works with the station Maintenance Department to ensure an adequate supply of materials for aircraft maintenance and to meet material needs throughout the organization. The Materials Specialist oversees Material Stores and Line Material operations; manages inventory accuracy, parts issuing, shipping, receiving, stocking, material handling, and equipment; and performs inventory-system data entry. The position also supports Aircraft on Ground recovery, monitors stock levels, conducts audits and inspections, helps maintain regulatory compliance, prepares hazardous-material shipments, and coordinates fleet modification kits. This role requires working in a warehouse environment and may involve holiday, weekend, overtime, or late-night work due to 24-hour operations. 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 educational achievement.
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 the Dangerous Goods (DG) IATA course 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.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Ability to travel as required.
Positive, self-starting attitude and strong desire for success, with organizational fit for Breeze’s values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with leadership.
Ability to handle high-stress situations.
Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and comply with OSHA standards.
Ability to lift, carry, and move medium-to-heavy weights of 50 pounds or more.
Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently in relatively confined spaces.
Ability to work with individuals and teams at all organizational levels.
Ability to work holidays, weekends, overtime, or late nights as required by 24-hour operations.

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.
Oversee 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) to move inventory, tooling, and special equipment for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery.
Monitor and update stock items and minimum and maximum stock levels; coordinate adjustments with Maintenance, Purchasing, and other departments.
Conduct 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 inspections 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.
Achieve performance measures and follow established standards in alignment with Breeze Aviation Group values.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager.