Material Controller - Repairs

Air Atlanta; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Atlanta Icelandic is seeking a motivated Material Controller to join the Repairs team in the UK. You will evaluate rotable material, manage stock levels and support line and heavy maintenance, AOG demand, ensuring timely availability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, supplier management, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems such as TRAX/eMRO. English CEFR C1 is required, with at least two years in aviation or MRO supply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in supply chain, purchasing, or project management within aviation or MRO.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proactive root cause identification.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office with data handling and reporting accuracy; TRAX/eMRO ERP experience is a strong advantage.
• Clear and confident communicator; English at CEFR C1 or higher if not first language.
• recognised training accreditation in logistics, engineering, or sciences desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material usage, demand patterns, and market trends.
• Negotiate with service providers and manage supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet operational timelines and requirements.
• Oversee inventory issues and develop proactive, innovative solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

TRAX/eMRO ERP

Attention to detail

English (CEFR C1)

Education

Logistics/Engineering/Sciences accreditation

Tools

TRAX/eMRO ERP

Job description

(Applicants must live and work in the UK)

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative team player to join our Material Control Repairs Department at the world’s largest ACMI service provider. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic, professional team supporting global operations, from line and heavy maintenance to AOG demand.

About the Role

As a Material Controller within the Repairs team, you will support our global operations through the evaluation and critical analysis of rotable material from the line stations and teardown projects. This is a material planning and procurement role, to control stock levels crucial for line maintenance, heavy maintenance, and AOG demand.

This position is well-suited to an MRO professional with proven experience in supply chain management -ideally within an airline environment, and with exposure to PBH or AOG supply responsibilities.

We are seeking someone with strong communication skills and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels within the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse material usage, demand patterns, and market trends
• Negotiate with service providers and manage supplier relationships
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet operational timelines and requirements
• Oversee inventory issues, developing proactive and innovative solutions

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supply chain, purchasing, or project management within aviation or MRO
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying root causes
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office, with accuracy in data handling and reporting; experience with our ERP (TRAX/eMRO) is a strong advantage
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal; if English is not your first language, a minimum of C1 CEFR level is required
• Recognised training accreditation in logistics, engineering, or sciences desirable
• Right to live and work in the UK is essential

Why Join Us

At Air Atlanta Icelandic, we are committed to recruiting and developing the best people, basing all decisions on skills and suitability. We pride ourselves as an organisation on an ability to thrive in difficult environments and circumstances, a mindset which is driven by the autonomy of the team members at every level.

While we aim to respond to every application, the high number of applications we receive may mean we are unable to contact all candidates individually. We appreciate your interest in joining us and look forward to the possibility of working together in the future.