Production Support Assistant - 1620

West Star Aviation Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K match

Weekly pay

Job summary

West Star Aviation Inc. is seeking a Production Support Assistant to assist the Production Control team in Cedar Hill, TX.

The role focuses on coordinating work orders, tracking production information, and maintaining accurate records to ensure efficient manufacturing and repair workflows. The ideal candidate will have an aviation-adjacent background, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Aviation knowledge or willingness to learn about aircraft repair processes preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Control Coordinator with daily production-control activities and administrative functions.
• Review, prepare, update, and distribute daily production reports and ship lists.
• Maintain accurate work order status, locations, priorities, and completion dates in systems and spreadsheets.
• Ensure proper documentation is complete, accurate, and filed both electronically and physically.

Skills

Aviation industry knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

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

Posted within last 24 Hours

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:

The Production Control Assistant supports the Production Control Coordinator in coordinating and expediting the flow of work, communication, materials, and documentation within and between departments. This position assists with the preparation, processing, tracking, and distribution of work orders and production documentation to ensure jobs move efficiently through the production process in accordance with established schedules, company procedures, and customer requirements.

You Will Be ESSENTIAL To Many FUNCTIONS Including

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.

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