Aviation Parts Specialist

PSA Airlines, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, seeks an Aviation Parts Specialist to support maintenance by fulfilling parts requests, recording orders, receiving and shipping materials, and ensuring quality service.

The role requires a High school diploma, English proficiency, authorization to work in the U.S., and a valid driver's license. Training includes HAZMAT certification and forklift operation; security checks are required.

Qualifications

• English: must speak, read and write proficiently.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (documentation to verify).
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Ships, receives, and stores materials; maintain M&E inventory system accuracy.
• Handle HAZMAT materials; may require HAZMAT certification during training.
• Record, issue and receive parts via inventory system.
• Move stock between locations and perform stock transfers.
• Operate forklift after certification.
• Support stores supervisor/manager; perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure security: Safety Management System (SMS) and risk outputs.
• Adhere to procedures for recording and reporting inventory.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and daily records.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines

About PSA

PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 5,500 team members.

At PSA we are defining the standard in regional aviation by focusing on The PSA Standard - our foundation for operation. Through our six Winning Behaviors - safe and caring, customer-centric and quality-focused, dependable and ethical, fact-based, focused and flexible, on-time, and cost-conscious – our team members are showing up every day for our customers and each other.

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

As an Aviation Parts Specialist, you will impact PSA Airlines’ operations by working with maintenance staff to fulfill their parts requests and needs. You will compile records concerned with ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, and equipment. In supporting the maintenance department, you will ensure quality service.

Job Responsibilities

• Ships, receives, and stores HAZMAT materials and must become HAZMAT certified during the initial training period. Prior experience with management of HAZMAT materials is a definite plus.
• Proper recording, issuing and receiving of parts/assemblies coming in or going out.
• Maintain M&E inventory computer system to current status and report system inconsistencies to Stores Supervisor.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of supplies and solvents as required.
• Perform stock transfers of parts and physically move stock from one location to another.
• Properly receive and issue parts via the M&E inventory computer system.
• Operate a forklift which will require certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Stores Supervisor and/or Stores Manager or his/her designee.
• Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.

Position Specifics

Required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Have a valid U.S. Driver's License.

Preferred

• Previous aircraft inventory experience.

Additional Information

Delegation: In absence, responsibilities delegated to Manager of Stores.

Authorities: None.

Supervisory Responsibility: This is not a supervisory position.

Work Environment

This job operates approximately 90% of the time inside a climate-controlled building and approximately 10% of the time outside in all types of weather. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, facsimile machines and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; climb up and down stairs; bend/stoop; occasionally push/pull and lift weight up to 50 lbs.; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. On rare occasions may be required to crawl, use fine manipulations, kneeling, and repetitive motion.

Security Clearance

All employees are required to pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49CFR1542.209.

AAP/EEO Statement

PSA Airlines is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.