Parts Manager - LNK

Skywest Airlines of USA; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

401k match

Profit sharing

Health care

Job summary

SkyWest Airlines in Lincoln, NE seeks a Parts Inventory Supervisor to manage rotable and consumable parts, ensure accurate counts, and supervise Parts Clerks. You will coordinate with maintenance base shops, ensure policy compliance, and maintain 24/7 coverage for critical parts operations.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong teamwork and communication skills, and familiarity with inventory systems and FAA procedures. Lincoln-based, on-site position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control for maintenance operations.
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the General Manager of Parts, Base and Line.
• Maintains knowledge of manuals, policies, and procedures related to inventory management for Maintenance Base operations and related departments.
• Ensures proper inventory levels of rotable and consumable parts per policies and requirements.
• Oversees Parts Department operations and supervises Parts Clerks.
• Provides 24/7 coverage of Parts operations to support maintenance activities.
• Ships rotables to outside vendors or in-house shops for repairs.
• Maintains total inventory value and counts of rotable and consumable parts.
• Ensures accuracy of inventory, including fill rates and turn times.
• Communicates with base shops to expedite processing and return of parts to stock.
• Familiar with shipping/receiving procedures and FAA regulations.
• Projects a positive image of SkyWest Airlines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Skills

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Typing proficiency

Problem solving

Shipping and receiving

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

About SkyWest

SkyWest Airlines, the largest independently owned regional airline, is currently in search of individuals who take pride in seeing a job done well. We pride ourselves on being an on-time airline and are seeking dedicated individuals who understand a deadline-driven environment while also maintaining high-quality standards of operational safety and customer service. As a SkyWest employee, you will be part of an exciting team of professionals who love working in the travel industry.

SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, along with world‑class benefits such as:

• Worldwide flight benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Health care - medical, dental, and vision

Job Details

• Lincoln, Nebraska
• Management
• 19180
• 11/16/2026

Primary Job Duties

• Reports to the General Manager of Parts, Base and Line
• Maintains knowledge of company manuals, policies, and procedures related to inventory management for Maintenance Base operations and associated Line, On-Call, Contract, and Substantial Maintenance Parts Departments
• Ensures proper inventory levels of rotable and consumable parts in accordance with established policies and operational requirements
• Oversees Parts Department operations and ensures the duties and responsibilities of Parts Clerks are performed in compliance with company standards
• Provides and maintains 24-hour, 7-day coverage of Parts operations to support maintenance activities
• Ensures rotables are shipped to appropriate outside vendors or in-house accessory shops for repairs
• Accounts for the total inventory value and maintains accurate counts of both rotable and consumable parts
• Ensures the accuracy of inventory under assigned responsibility, including monitoring fill rates and turn times
• Communicates with maintenance base shops to expedite the processing and return of parts to stock
• Parts experience at a base level required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Work unsupervised and be a self-starter
• Good attendance and a strong work ethic
• Strong teamwork skills
• Familiar with computer inventory programs
• Write clearly and develop standard practices
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Problem-solving and organizational skills are required
• Exercise good judgment when working with people
• Understand shipping and receiving procedures
• Familiar with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
• Project a positive image of SkyWest Airlines
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the General Manager of Parts, Base and Line

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

Physical And Other Requirements

• Lift 75 pounds routinely, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Requires extensive travel
• Proficient in typing
• This is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position