Assistant - Aviation Inventory Control

Utah Valley University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking an Aviation Inventory Control Assistant to support inventory operations within the Aviation Maintenance area. You will help ensure parts, tools, and materials are accurately tracked and available to support instructional and operational needs.

This role offers growth in aviation inventory processes, working with students, faculty, and aviation professionals in a safety-focused, organized environment that emphasizes accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year related experience.
• Knowledge of stocking, inventory control, purchasing, warranty, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of safety procedures around aircraft and machinery.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are crucial to this environment.
• Ability to organize effectively, follow instructions, and research products and prices.
• Ability to process paperwork and handle documentation management.
• Ability to work effectively as a team.
• Self-motivated to complete projects as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, controls, segregates, and maintains stock by category and tagging as designated by QA/Chief Inspector.
• Communicates purchase needs to Inventory Control Coordinator for stock and equipment.
• Performs an annual audit of the inventory control area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support the success of a growing aviation program while playing a key role in maintaining an organized, efficient, and safety-focused maintenance environment. As the Aviation Inventory Control Assistant, you will help oversee inventory operations within the Aviation Maintenance area, ensuring that parts, tools, and materials are accurately tracked and readily available to support instructional and operational needs. This position offers the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in aviation inventory processes while contributing to the daily success of students, faculty, and aviation professionals.

At Utah Valley University, employees are part of a collaborative campus community dedicated to student achievement and hands-on learning. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy attention to detail, problem-solving, and working in a dynamic environment where accuracy and organization directly contribute to operational excellence. You will gain valuable experience in aviation support services while helping advance a program that prepares the next generation of aviation professionals.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, controls, segregates, and maintains all stock as: serviceable new with proper forms, serviceable serviced with yellow tag, unserviceable/repairable with green tag, or condemned/unairworthy with red tag category, as designated by the Manager, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector. Assists the preservation of all articles or parts, while carried in inventory, including parts that are subject to deterioration and shelf-life specifications. Controls the inventory, including requisitioning of parts to work orders. Monitors parts issued per aircraft N#, via parts requisition requests. Forwards any technical or miscellaneous information related to aircraft parts to the Manager, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector, for proper distribution.
• Communicates purchase needs to the Inventory Control Coordinator promptly for stock and equipment related to aircraft as required. Uses proper tagging and identification of all parts and components as outlined in the manual. Responsible for receiving and shipping parts, including tracking, incoming and outgoing inspection, and document conformity.
• Performs an annual audit of the inventory control area, such as checking parts allocation and quantity in the system and cabinets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation with a high school diploma and one year of related experience; OR any combination of job-related experience and education totaling one year.

• Knowledge of stocking, inventory control, purchasing, warranty, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of safety procedures around aircraft and machinery.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are crucial to this environment.
• Ability to organize effectively, follow instructions, and research products and prices.
• Ability to process paperwork and handle documentation management.
• Ability to work effectively as a team.
• Ability to be self-motivated to complete projects as necessary.