Parts Manager

LED FastStart•Shreveport, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Parts department, ensuring proper inventory levels of rotable and consumable parts, and maintaining accurate inventory counts. This role supports maintenance activities by ensuring 24/7 coverage and coordinating the repair and return of parts. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as familiarity with computer inventory programs and Federal Aviation Regulations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Possess a valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license.
Have a High School Diploma or GED.
Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
Parts experience at a base level required.
Work unsupervised and be a self starter.
Good attendance and a strong work ethic.
Strong teamwork skills.
Familiar with computer inventory programs.
Write clearly and develop standard practices.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Problem-solving and organizational skills are required.
Exercise good judgment in working with people.
Understand shipping and receiving procedures.
Familiar with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
Project a positive image of SkyWest Airlines.
Lift 75 pounds routinely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requires extensive travel.
Proficient in typing.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reports to the General Manager of Parts, Base and Line.
Maintains knowledge of company manuals, policies, and procedures related to inventory management for Maintenance Base operations and associated Line, On-Call, Contract, and Substantial Maintenance Parts Departments.
Ensures proper inventory levels of rotable and consumable parts in accordance with established policies and operational requirements.
Oversees Parts department operations and ensures duties and responsibilities of Parts Clerks are performed in compliance with company standards.
Provides and maintains 24-hour, 7-day coverage of Parts operations to support maintenance activities.
Ensure rotables are shipped to appropriate outside vendors or in-house accessory shops for repairs.
Accounts for total inventory value and maintains accurate counts of both rotable and consumable parts.
Ensures accuracy of inventory under assigned responsibility, including monitoring fill rates and turn times.
Communicates with maintenance base shops to expedite processing and return of parts to stock.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the General Manager of Parts, Base and Line.