Aircraft Parts & Logistics Lead

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance.

Retirement plan contributions (UCAR 10

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

UCAR NCAR's Research Aviation Facility in Colorado is seeking an Aviation Parts and Logistics Specialist to manage aircraft parts inventory and procurement for the C-130 and Gulfstream‑V programs. You will coordinate orders, track certifications, and ensure timely shipping and receiving for field deployments.

Responsibilities include maintaining hangar organization, operating a forklift, and using PartsBase and other procurement tools while adhering to FAA regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3+ years in aviation warehouse, inventory operations, logistics, and inventory control procedures.
• Equivalent combination of training, education (such as a degree in 'Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace'), and experience in a relative field or industry.
• Experience with certified aircraft parts management, inspection, ordering and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Maintains aircraft parts inventory in compliance with applicable GSA and FAA guidelines.
• Orders parts, tracks and expedites orders, verifies compliance and certification of parts, and replaces shelf-life limited parts for the C-130 and Gulfstream‑V aircraft.
• Manages the disposition of used, unserviceable, and time-limited parts, monitors and replenishes hardware inventory and storage racks, and utilizes computerized parts records and ordering systems.
• Prepares all outgoing and receives incoming RAF shipments according to priority and in compliance with procedures.
• Guides the loading of sea containers and air freight in preparation for field deployments, including operating a forklift.
• Prepares project hazardous materials booklets for the aircraft and project management.
• Maintains, cleans, and organizes hangars, including ground support equipment, machine shops, and storage warehouses.
• Monitors safety systems and reports discrepancies using a computerized Safety Management System (SMS).

Skills

Aviation logistics

Inventory control

Shipping & receiving

Forklift operation

MS Office & Google Workspace

Vendor coordination

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in Supply Chain/Aviation (preferred)

Tools

PartsBase

Veryon software

Cloud-based aircraft maintenance software

Job description

UCAR NCAR's Research Aviation Facility in Colorado is seeking an Aviation Parts and Logistics Specialist to manage aircraft parts inventory and procurement for the C-130 and Gulfstream‑V programs. You will coordinate orders, track certifications, and ensure timely shipping and receiving for field deployments.

Responsibilities include maintaining hangar organization, operating a forklift, and using PartsBase and other procurement tools while adhering to FAA regulations and safety standards.