Senior Defense Logistics Specialist

Hui Huliau; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hui Huliau seeks a Senior Logistician Support Specialist via Pono Aina Management LLC to deliver expert sustainment and asset management for the Royal Australian Air Force fleets across North America, ensuring spares, support equipment, and data are managed effectively. The role involves high-level analysis, coordination with U.S.

DoD partners, and contribution to program reviews and risk management to keep Australian aircraft operational.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operation, maintenance, acquisition, or sustainment of tactical military aircraft.
• Strong project management and coordination skills in a defense program setting.
• Experience with asset management and inventory control.
• U.S. or Australian citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide senior-level advice on sustainment systems program management, including schedule reviews, technical issue resolution, and performance reporting.
• Manage the Commonwealth's asset management systems and processes within North America for the F/A-18F and EA-18G fleets.
• Coordinate the exchange of technical data, publications, and logistics information between RAAF and U.S. stakeholders.
• Oversee requests for Support & Test Equipment, calibration services, and repairable items.
• Track and manage logistics-related Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs), and supply issues.
• Support the identification, monitoring, and resolution of logistics risks and supply chain bottlenecks.
• Liaise with NAVAIR, DLA, Boeing, and other supply chain partners to ensure timely delivery of materiel and services.
• Contribute to program reviews, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives for Australian sustainment activities.
• Provide logistics input to risk management, forecasting, and long-term capability planning.

Skills

Logistics management

Defense program coordination

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Excel

Logistics information systems

Job description

Hui Huliau seeks a Senior Logistician Support Specialist via Pono Aina Management LLC to deliver expert sustainment and asset management for the Royal Australian Air Force fleets across North America, ensuring spares, support equipment, and data are managed effectively. The role involves high-level analysis, coordination with U.S.

DoD partners, and contribution to program reviews and risk management to keep Australian aircraft operational.