Director of Line Stores

Flexjet LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet LLC seeks a seasoned Line Stores Leader to direct inventory and warehouse operations that support aircraft maintenance and flight operations, ensuring material availability and traceability.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, align stock strategies with schedules, oversee forecasting, replenishment, cycle counts, and compliance with FAA, OEM, and company policies, while maintaining audit–ready records.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in aviation operations, inventory management, or supply chain leadership.
• Proven experience managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Line Stores organization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to align inventory strategy with operational needs and schedules.
• Oversee inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, and cycle-count programs to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Implement best-in-class processes for parts control, issuance, storage, and documentation compliant with applicable aviation regulations and company policies.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Flight Operations, Procurement, and Finance to support operational priorities.
• Ensure all Line Stores operations comply with FAA regulations, applicable airworthiness standards, OEM requirements, and company policies.
• Serve as the primary Line Stores liaison for FAA inspections, audits, and inquiries, spot checks, and corrective action follow-ups.
• Maintain audit ready documentation for parts traceability, shelf-life controls, calibration records, hazmat compliance, and environmental storage requirements.
• Support and promote Safety Management Systems (SMS), while keeping safety as a core value.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Integrity

Safety culture

Tools

Inventory management systems

MS Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Position Summary: Responsible for the strategic direction, management, and operational oversight of the Line Stores and inventory functions that support aircraft maintenance and flight operations.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with aviation operations experience, supply chain expertise, and commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Line Stores organization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to align inventory strategy with operational needs and schedules.
• Oversee inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, and cycle-count programs to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Implement best-in-class processes for parts control, issuance, storage, and documentation complaint with applicable aviation regulations and company policies.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Flight Operations, Procurement, and Finance to support operational priorities.
• Ensure all Line Stores operations comply with FAA regulations, applicable airworthiness standards, OEM requirements, and company policies.
• Serve as the primary Line Stores liaison for FAA inspections, audits, and inquiries, spot checks, and corrective action follow-ups.
• Maintain audit ready documentation for parts traceability, shelf-life controls, calibration records, hazmat compliance, and environmental storage requirements.
• Support and promote Safety Management Systems (SMS), while keeping safety as a core value.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in aviation operations, inventory management, or supply chain leadership-preferably within private aviation, commercial airlines, or MRO environments.
• Proven experience managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and decision-making skills
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and customer focus.
• Spread the Flexjet culture to others while displaying the company fundamental principles daily.