Aviation Spares & Inventory Specialist

FlightSafety International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International in Dallas is seeking a Spares Support specialist to establish and maintain supply discipline for Flight Training Device spares, ensuring availability for repairs without overstocking. You will coordinate with Center teams to balance cost and readiness.

A high school diploma or GED or an associate degree plus three years of related experience is required, with knowledge of electrical components and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or associates degree.
• Three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Three years’ experience with FlightSafety International demonstrating knowledge of electrical/electronic components, inventory management and warehouse management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain automated records of physical inventory.
• Ensure spare parts are available for repairs without overstocking.
• Order bench stock, materials, parts and equipment for Flight Training Devices support.
• Acquire and maintain spares cost and pricing data with automated data management tools.
• Ship rotatable or expendable spares to other FlightSafety International Centers; track returns to stock.
• Analyze repair quotes and balance cost of repairs; recommend cost-effective methods.
• Coordinate repair activities with repair Centers at FlightSafety Simulation (FSS).
• Coordinate use of local repair capability in support of FSS and other Centers.
• Interact with FTD staff regarding needed spares/parts.
• Interact with SOS Analysis Engineers and SOS Manager for priority of spares and support equipment.
• Assist SFTD/MFTD in setting minimum quantity levels for spares.
• Provide training to Associate Spares Support at other Centers.
• Report safety hazards observed in work area or equipment.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Initiative

Safety Awareness

Self-Motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

FlightSafety International in Dallas is seeking a Spares Support specialist to establish and maintain supply discipline for Flight Training Device spares, ensuring availability for repairs without overstocking. You will coordinate with Center teams to balance cost and readiness.

A high school diploma or GED or an associate degree plus three years of related experience is required, with knowledge of electrical components and inventory management.