Lead Material Specialist - BNA

Allegiant; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401K with employer match

Flight benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Job summary

Allegiant is seeking a Lead Material Specialist to support the Materials department with daily operations, inventory control, and coordination with other teams to ensure aircraft parts availability. The role emphasizes time management, fiscal responsibility, and safe handling of materials.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma/GED and forklift certification, with at least two years in an Airline Stores environment.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the US and able to pass a background check.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED and forklift certification.
• Minimum two years of experience in an Airline Stores environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sign for, and process aircraft maintenance parts and related documentation.
• Transport parts between locations and prepare labels and tickets.
• Issue materials and process returns as required.
• Read and interpret instructions to assemble kits for heavy maintenance.
• Enter inventory transactions into the system and coordinate with shipping vendors.
• Maintain a clean, organized stores area and assist with stock level audits.

Skills

Inventory management

English communication

Team coordination

Shipping/receiving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Forklift operator

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The Lead Material Specialist will assist the Manager, Materials in the day-to-day operations of the department. This role will schedule, compute time cards, train, maintain inventory levels, and work with other departments and stakeholders to ensure an adequate supply of materials for the aircraft are available. This role will need to understand fiscal responsibility and time management, as well as shipping and receiving. Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Minimum Requirements

A combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Certification: Yes

Certification Details: Certified Forklift operator

Years of Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience working in an Airline Stores environment required.

Preferred Requirements

• Inventory management and rotations experience required
• Must be knowledgeable and capable of using Microsoft Office Suite at an Intermediate Level
• Must successfully pass In-house Training, IATA, or DOT-approved Hazardous Materials Training
• The ability to read, write, and speak English in order to receive and understand instructions, and directives, and ensure safety, as well as the ability to interact with customers, is a requirement of the job
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of inventory management and computer inventory management systems/barcoding systems preferred
• Excellent verbal (telephone) communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced; sometimes stressful environment
• Operating a variety of equipment with manual and automatic transmissions including forklifts, trucks, tractors, tugs, and electric carts is a requirement of the role
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to work various shifts including weekends and holidays
• Travel may be required to deliver parts to other Stations

Job Duties

• Receive, sign for, process, and safely handle aircraft maintenance-related parts, material, equipment, and tooling, including entering data into the inventory management system and processing the associated documentation
• Transporting parts and materials between various locations, sorting and counting items, and preparing labels and related ticketing documents
• Appropriately issue materials and process returns
• Read and interpret documents or instructions to build kits for use in aircraft heavy maintenance. This will include the assembly of parts and materials required to support heavy maintenance/modifications or induction aircraft, the performance of physical inventory counts, the rotation of shelf life-limited parts, the reorganization of inventory or the warehouse layout, re-labeling bins, etc., as required
• Enter outstation inventory transactions into the inventory management system
• Package items for shipment and coordinate with shipping vendors for pick up
• Keep the stores clean and well organized
• Performs data entry into the computer inventory system to include locating, issuing, receiving, and shipping of materials
• Performs inventory audits, inspections, and reconciliations of materials based on direction from leadership
• Monitors and updates stock items, minimum, and maximum stock levels, and coordinates stock level adjustments with Maintenance, Purchasing, and/or other departments within Allegiant
• Transporting parts and materials between various locations, sorting and counting items, and preparing labels and related ticketing documents
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Mechanic - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and use hands and fingers to operate various tools (i.e. drills, ladders, welding, chemicals, etc.). May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to extreme noise (i.e. airports with planes, vehicles, and other machinery), temperature, wind, and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Ability to wear personal protective gear. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state, or federal order.

EEO Statement

We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

For more information, see https://allegiantair.jobs

Starting Wage

Starting Wage: $24.97 per hour

The starting wage is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Full Time Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance
• Medical Travel Reimbursement
• Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
• 401K with an employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flight Benefits
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.