Production Support Assistant - 1620

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation is seeking a Production Support Assistant to join the Cedar Hill, TX team. The role supports daily production-control activities, prepares and distributes reports, and maintains accurate work-order records and documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be proficient in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Aviation or manufacturing experience is preferred; strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in aviation, manufacturing, production, or administrative environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Aircraft repair process understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Control Coordinator with daily production-control activities and administrative functions.
• Review, prepare, update, and distribute daily production reports, status reports, ship lists, and tracking tools.
• Maintain accurate work order status, location, priority, and completion dates in systems and spreadsheets.
• Ensure production records are accurate and confidential.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Production Support Assistant - 1620

Full Time

On-Site

Cedar Hill, TX, USA

DAS Aviation is a premier supplier of aircraft parts and repair assets, dedicated to delivering value, reliability, and innovative solutions to the global business aviation community.

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as a Production Control Assistant at DAS Aviation:

Production Control & Administration

• Assist the Production Control Coordinator with daily production-control activities and administrative functions.
• Assist with reviewing, preparing, updating, and distributing daily production reports, status reports, ship lists, and other tracking tools.
• Maintain accurate work order status, department location, priority, estimated completion dates, and other required information within company systems and tracking spreadsheets.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and hard-copy production records while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Workflow & Documentation

• Prepare, print, assemble, and distribute work order packages and production documentation to appropriate departments.
• Submit and track Engineering Service Requests (ESRs), ensuring required information and documentation are included.
• Monitor the status and movement of work orders throughout the production process.
• Follow up with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other departments regarding job status, scheduling, and outstanding requirements.
• Perform final review and auditing of completed job folders to verify documentation is complete, accurate, signed, and organized.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation and communicate discrepancies to the Coordinator or appropriate department.
• Scan completed job folders and supporting documentation to designated network drives in accordance with company procedures.

What You’ll Need To Bring With You

Your Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Your Experience

Previous experience in aviation, manufacturing, production, or administrative environment is preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Existing understanding of aircraft repair processes is a plus (or a strong willingness to learn).

Your Initiative

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate records. Dependable, procedural mindset with the ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and personnel.

Other Particulars

Physical Requirements

• Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to handle, organize, file, print, scan, and distribute work order documentation.
• Ability to perform routine office and production-support activities.

Company Description

With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.