Materials and Parts Specialist

Aero Star Aviation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aero Star Aviation is seeking a purchasing/parts specialist to ensure daily maintenance parts are available, inspected, and properly documented. You will handle receipts, packing, shipping, and maintenance of inventory in the ERP system.

The role requires 2–5 years experience in aircraft parts purchasing, strong English communication, and high organization. In-person work in Dallas, TX with benefits included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2–5 years of purchasing aircraft parts or related products.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts are available for daily maintenance workload.
• Process and verify material receipts against documentation.
• Receive incoming packages and inspect for airworthiness.
• Package and ship parts per FAA standards.
• Maintain inventories and certifications in the company system.
• Coordinate with vendors and finance to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Organized & detail-oriented

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Ability to read English documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure part are available for daily maintenance workload.
• Process and verify material receipts against contents and compare materials documentation to validate for accuracy and compliance.
• Receive all incoming packages and inspect for quality and airworthiness.
• Package material for shipment in compliance with FAA standards.
• Ship aircraft parts as required to ensure company aircraft are in a flyable status.
• Maintain inventories and certifications accurately and properly in the company’s software system.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining warranty claims, rotable components, exchanges, repair orders, hazmat shipping/receiving and other duties as assigned.
• Ensure process and procedures for purchasing are consistent with Purchasing Procedures.
• Organize and prioritize daily workload for the parts department and purchasing department.
• Accurately assign parts to aircraft that are currently under maintenance.
• Daily liaison with Director of Maintenance to ensure parts needs are satisfied to meet aircraft schedules.
• Ensure Vendors are advised of any Import requirements to avoid shipping delays. (Such as drop shipments, etc.)
• Ensure aircraft product purchases have necessary certification for material type.
• Coordinate with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Follow up with vendor purchases to ensure delivery times are being met.
• Resolve purchase order discrepancies between vendors and the company in a timely manner.
• Provide reporting data to Director of Maintenance as required.
• Responsible for all in-house minimum/maximum stock levels to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure purchases are made from company approved vendors.

Scope and Accountability:

• Thorough understanding of aircraft parts, systems, and mechanics.
• Detail-oriented with mechanical inclination.
• Superior and careful workmanship.
• Maintain a corporate atmosphere that is safe, neat, and professional.
• Good working knowledge of computerized inventory procedures to include experience in material services, inventory control or production control.

Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of related experience and/or purchasing aircraft and aircraft related products; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Able to complete tasks accurately and timely with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must pass security 10-year background check
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift and pull objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Must be willing to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75209 (Required)

Work Location: In person