Spares Support Specialist

FlightSafety International•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

The Spares Support Specialist establishes and maintains supply discipline for Flight Training Devices (FTDs) at a Learning Center, including minimum stock levels for expendable and rotatable spare parts. The role ensures parts are available for repair or replacement without overstocking or overspending, maintains inventory and pricing records, and coordinates parts orders, shipments, and repairs. The position also provides training and guidance to Associate Spares Support staff at other FlightSafety International training Centers. The role works with FTD staff, Simulation Operations Support (SOS) engineers and management, FlightSafety Simulation repair Centers, other FlightSafety International Centers, and external vendors to prioritize, source, repair, and track spares. The employee is also responsible for reporting observed safety hazards in the work area, equipment, or building. The job involves regularly using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; and communicating. Standing, walking, and sitting may also be required. The employee must be able to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The work environment typically has low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Employment offers are contingent on required compliance reviews, including OFAC-related verification. The position may involve access to export-controlled technology or services and may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED), or an associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.
Three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; alternatively, at least three years of experience with FlightSafety International demonstrating reliable working knowledge of electrical/electronic components, inventory management, and warehouse management.
Ability to meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules and accept responsibility for work quality.
Clear, professional communication and careful listening.
Ability to build trust and respect through honesty and professionalism.
Ability to cooperate and collaborate with employees to achieve common goals.
Analytical thinking, including evaluating information and alternatives and developing solutions using logic and judgment.
Attention to detail and the ability to check work for accuracy and completeness.
Initiative to identify and act on needed work.
Safety awareness and ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee or client safety.
Self-motivation and the ability to achieve objectives and standards with little supervision or direction.
Ability to perform the described physical functions, including using hands, reaching, communicating, and viewing monitors and technical materials; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain automated records of physical inventory.
Ensure FTD parts and spares are readily available for repair or replacement without overstocking or overspending.
Order bench stock, materials, parts, and equipment for Flight Training Devices support.
Acquire and maintain spares cost and pricing data using automated data-management techniques and tools.
Ship rotatable or expendable spares to other FlightSafety International Centers as required.
Acquire and analyze repair quotes, balance repair costs, and recommend the most cost-effective repair method to management.
Coordinate repair activities with FlightSafety Simulation repair Centers and coordinate use of local repair capability in support of FSS and other FlightSafety International Centers.
Ship spares to the Simulation Systems Functional group or other vendors for repair and track returns to stock in a timely manner.
Coordinate with FTD staff regarding spares and parts needed in anticipation of possible repair or replacement actions at the Center.
Work with SOS Analysis Engineers and the SOS Manager to define critical-path priorities for spares, repair parts, and support equipment.
Assist SFTD/MFTD in setting appropriate minimum spare quantities using past usage patterns and estimates of future usage.
Provide training and guidance to Associate Spares Support at other FlightSafety International training Centers.
Report observed safety hazards in the work area, equipment, or building to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.