Materials Specialist - CHS + $5,000 Bonus!

Breeze Airways; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Bonuses

Job summary

Breeze Airways is seeking a Materials Specialist to maintain warehouse inventory, oversee stores, and manage shipping, receiving, and material handling in support of aircraft maintenance. The role collaborates with MOC and Maintenance teams to ensure timely availability of parts and compliance with GMM and IATA hazmat rules.

Starting at $18.50 per hour with a $2 night shift differential. Eligible bonuses include a $5,000 sign-on/commitment package and staged bonuses after 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license and passing TSA/SIDA requirements.
• Ability to pass DG IATA course and maintain recurrent training.
• Fluent in English and able to work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Material Stores and Line Material operations.
• Resolve inventory accuracy issues and manage issuing, shipping, receiving, and stocking.
• Handle warehouse operations for technical and non-technical inventory.
• Enter data into the inventory system for locating, issuing, receiving, shipping, and warehousing.
• Coordinate with MOC for inventory movement and AOG recovery.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate adjustments with Maintenance and Purchasing.
• Perform inspections, reconciliations, and ensure compliance with GMM.
• Assist with calibrated tooling, shelf-life audits, and replacements for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct periodic receiving inspections as directed by Quality Control.
• Prepare hazmat shipments per IATA regulations.
• Coordinate with Engineering to prepare fleet modification kits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager.

Job description

Breeze is hiring- join us!

Under the general direction of the Materials Manager, the Materials Specialist maintains the warehouse inventory, shipping, receiving, and transportation of materials. This person will be working with the Maintenance Department at the station to ensure adequate supply of material for aircraft maintenance and ensure material needs are met throughout the organization.

Starting pay is $18.50

• *$2.00 shift differential added when working from 9:00PM - 7:30AM
• ***$5,000 Cash Bonus will be awarded after a 12 month commitment to Breeze
• $2,000 after six months
• $3,000 after 12 months
• ***$5,000 total sign-on bonus requires minimum commitment - 18 months

Here's what you'll do

• Responsible for daily oversight of Material Stores and Line Material operations
• Oversee and problem-solve issues associated with inventory accuracy, parts issuing, shipping, receiving, stocking, material handling, and equipment
• Responsible for warehouse operations of Technical and Non-Technical inventory
• Perform data entry into the company inventory system to include locating, issuing, receiving, shipping of materials, warehousing of supplies, tools, and materials
• Collaborate with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) for movement of inventory, tooling, and special equipment for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery
• Monitor and update stock items, minimum and maximum stock levels, and coordinate stock level adjustments with Maintenance, Purchasing, and/or other departments within the company
• Perform inventory audits, inspections, inventory reconciliations, and maintain compliance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
• Work in conjunction with Maintenance and Quality departments to complete calibrated tooling, Shelf-Life audits, and replacements for monthly regulatory compliance
• Perform periodic receiving inspection functions as assigned to by Quality Control
• Prepare Hazmat material shipments in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations
• Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance Planning to prepare fleet modification kits
• Other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager
• Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence

Here's what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and a driving record that meets Breeze Airways standards
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements
• Ability to drive company vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and other Ground Service Equipment (GSE)
• Pass Materials and the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) training courses
• Pass Dangerous Goods (DG) International Air Transport Association (IATA) course and maintain recurrent training
• Pass Dangerous Goods (DG) ground shipping and maintain recurrent training
• Pass a ten (10) year background check and criminal history records check (CHRC)
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Organizational fit for the Breeze culture, that is, exhibit the Breeze values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence
• Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success
• Must have authorization to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Travel for the position as required

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Business, Aerospace, or other relevant field
• TRAX (M&E) Inventory system
• Warehousing or experience in a stockroom environment
• Strong technical and analytical background to provide TRAX, Excel, and other reports
• Valid Passport with no restrictions to travel outside of the United States

Skills/Talents

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate to Leadership
• Must be able to handle high-stress situations
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• 24- hour operation may require holiday, weekend, overtime, or late-night work
• Well-groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance
• Ability to comply and maintain Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Ability to lift, carry, and move medium to heavy weights of 50 pounds or more
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently in relatively confined spaces
• Exemplifies Breeze's safety culture, values, and mission
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Frequently lift, carry, and move parts and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb for extended periods in a warehouse environment
• Operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks or for