Parts Clerk

Aerotek; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Parts Specialist for a contract-to-hire role based in Kinston, NC. The position involves ensuring aircraft parts and supplies are properly stored, maintained, and readily available to maintenance personnel to support safe operation and continued airworthiness of the fleet.

You will manage inventory control processes, coordinate part movement between stations, and handle shipping, receiving, and purchasing activities within a heavy maintenance facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control processes and maintaining accurate records.
• Hands-on parts management in a mechanical/industrial setting.
• Proficiency in shipping and receiving, including documentation checks.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts are stored, maintained, and issued correctly to support safe operation.
• Provide requested parts in a timely manner and verify conforming criteria for airworthiness.
• Coordinate movement of parts between stations with Maintenance Control.
• Assist in Shelf-Life Program and Tool Calibration Program compliance and administration.
• Process shipping/receiving, purchase orders, and repair orders in the company system.
• Perform counting, picking, stocking, packing, and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Inventory control

Parts management

Shipping & receiving

Data entry accuracy

Driver's license

Job description

Job Title: Parts Specialist

Job Description

The Parts Specialist ensures that aircraft parts and supplies are properly stored, maintained, and readily available to maintenance personnel to support safe operation and continued airworthiness of the aircraft fleet. This role manages inventory control processes, coordinates the movement of parts between stations, and handles shipping, receiving, and purchasing activities within a heavy maintenance facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts and supplies are stored, maintained, and issued correctly so that adequate quantities are available to maintenance personnel to support safe aircraft operation and continued airworthiness.
• Provide requested parts and materials in a timely manner, verifying that each item meets required criteria for continued airworthiness.
• Work closely with Maintenance Control to coordinate the movement of parts from one repair station to another as needed to support maintenance activities.
• Assist in the compliance and administration of the Shelf-Life Program for parts and supplies, ensuring items are tracked and used within approved time limits.
• Assist in the compliance and administration of the Tool and Test Equipment Calibration Program, helping to ensure all tools and equipment remain within calibration requirements.
• Assist in compliance with FAA requirements related to Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPS), including identification, handling, and documentation procedures.
• Process shipping and receiving of parts, including verifying documentation, quantities, and condition of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Create and process purchase orders and repair orders in the company system to support parts procurement and repair activities.
• Perform inventory control processes for the heavy maintenance facility, including issuing parts and quantities using assigned codes to ensure accurate billing and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of parts-related reports for customers and internal departments as needed, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Perform picking, stocking, packing, and cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels and efficient parts availability.
• Complete data entry tasks related to inventory transactions, shipping and receiving, and purchasing in the company systems.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by internal leadership and parts supervision to support the overall effectiveness of the parts department.

Essential Skills

• Experience with inventory control processes, including issuing parts, tracking quantities, and maintaining accurate records.
• Hands-on experience with parts management or parts inventory in a mechanical or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in shipping and receiving activities, including verifying documentation, quantities, and condition of parts.
• Ability to perform picking, stocking, packing, and cycle counts in a parts or warehouse environment.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy in recording inventory and transaction information.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable weekday schedule, a structured work environment, and the chance to support critical maintenance operations within a professional aircraft hangar setting. You will work with a team that values accuracy, safety, and reliability, while gaining experience with specialized inventory processes and aviation-related parts programs.

Work Environment

This role is based in an aircraft hangar parts department, working indoors most of the time within a heavy maintenance facility. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, typically between 6:30 AM/7:00 AM and 2:30 PM/3:00 PM. The environment involves regular interaction with maintenance personnel, handling of mechanical parts and supplies, and use of company inventory and purchasing systems in a structured industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kinston, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kinston,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.