Part 145 Stores Operative

flexjetuk; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking a meticulous Part-145 Stores Operative in the UK to manage the control, storage, and distribution of aircraft parts and materials. You will ensure only compliant, serviceable components are used, with proper airworthiness documentation.

The role supports engineering operations and regulatory compliance within a highly regulated aviation environment. Key duties include receiving, inspecting, and dispatching parts, maintaining traceable inventory, and coordinating shipments

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation stores or regulated logistics environment (including military).
• Excellent accuracy and strong organisational skills are essential.
• Proficient with inventory systems and MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of airworthiness documentation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage goods receipt and dispatch with inspection and airworthiness documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records with full traceability.
• Monitor shelf life and containment of consumables and components, quarantine non-conforming items.
• Ensure proper storage and preservation of parts per manufacturer/regulatory requirements (ESD, environment).
• Prepare and coordinate domestic and international shipments with compliant packaging/documentation.
• Support Part-145 compliance and assist audits (CAA/EASA).
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure timely availability of serviceable parts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Flexjet operates one of the world’s most modern and luxurious private jet fleets. Supporting this operation is a highly disciplined and quality-driven supply chain, where every component, tool, and material plays a critical role in ensuring safety, reliability, and performance.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Part-145 Stores Operative to join our team—an individual who takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and maintaining the highest standards of compliance within an aviation environment.

The Role

As a Part-145 Stores Operative, you will play a vital role in the control, storage, and distribution of aircraft parts and materials. Your work will directly support engineering operations, ensuring that only compliant, serviceable, and properly documented components are available for use.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage goods receipt and dispatch, ensuring all parts are inspected, verified, and accompanied by appropriate airworthiness documentation
• Maintain accurate inventory control and stock records, ensuring full traceability and regulatory compliance
• Monitor and control shelf life and condition of consumables and components, including quarantine of unserviceable or non-compliant items
• Ensure proper storage and preservation of parts in line with manufacturer and regulatory requirements (e.g. ESD, environmental controls)
• Prepare and coordinate domestic and international shipments, ensuring compliant packaging and documentation
• Support Part-145 compliance, maintaining audit readiness and assisting with internal and external audits (CAA/EASA)
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely availability of serviceable parts for maintenance activities

Requirements

• Experience working within an aviation stores or similarly regulated logistics environment (including military)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent organisational skills
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Previous working experience in a highly regulated environment in reference to parts handling, storage, and traceability

Equal Opportunities Statement

Flexjet is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.