SPK Campus - Aircraft Parts/Inventory Control Clerk

FLT Academy; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid federal holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

FLT Academy seeks an Aircraft Parts/Inventory Control Clerk to manage daily inventory, monitor stock, and process part orders for the maintenance team. The role requires strong MS Office skills, precise communication, and the ability to lift up to 70 pounds. Prior parts department experience is preferred.

The position supports FLT Academy’s bases, with potential after-hours and weekend work as needed and a focus on accuracy in ordering and audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of aircraft illustrated parts manual experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks by importance and urgency.
• Customer service focused; support FLT Academy bases and maintenance.
• Willingness to dig in, plan, and execute initiatives.
• Shipping and receiving experience.
• Inventory stocking/tracking experience.
• Administration of warrant parts and cores.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.
• Physical duties include lifting up to 70 pounds and frequent movement.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work may be required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Daily control of parts inventory.
• Monitor minimum parts inventory levels.
• Research part numbers for ordering accuracy.
• Reorder consumables and maintain stock levels.
• Track and order items requested by aircraft mechanics.
• Inventory parts in the system and issue them as needed.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for conformance.
• File warranty cards as necessary.
• Conduct bi-annual physical inventory counts.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Aircraft Parts/Inventory Control Clerks offer a tremendous amount of value to FLT Academy and their full-time maintenance staff. The Parts Clerk constitutes a very important link in the supply chain between FLT Academy Maintenance and our suppliers and vendors. FLT Academy utilizes parts clerks to build and foster relationships with suppliers and vendors, digitally track and maintain parts inventories, research part numbers and issue parts orders as requested by maintainers and conduct monthly and quarterly audits on inventory and parts expenses.

Duties

1. Daily control of parts inventory
2. Monitor minimum parts inventory
3. Research part numbers for ordering accuracy
4. Reorder items that are considered consumable and that FLT maintains a continuous inventory of
5. Track and order items requested by aircraft mechanics
6. Inventory parts into FLT Academy’s inventory system, and remove and issue them from inventory as required
7. Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance
8. File warranty cards, as necessary
9. Conduct bi-annual physical inventory count

Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent required
2. 1-year aircraft illustrated parts manual experience
3. High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Word and Excel and Access
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly and concisely
5. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
6. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks by levels of importance and urgency
7. Strong focus on customer service, support the FLT Academy network of bases, and maintenance department
8. Willingness to 'dig in', recommend, plan, and execute initiatives
9. Shipping and receiving experience
10. Inventory stocking/tracking experience
11. Administration of warrant parts, cores, other administrative tasks
12. Regular attendance and punctuality is required
13. Physical requirements include climbing ladders, lifting heavy objects, working on your feet for many hours per day.
14. As part of the maintenance team, you may be required to occasionally work after hours and weekends
15. Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to an automobile in good repair

Preferences

1. Parts Department experience preferred
2. Aircraft purchasing experience preferred
3. Experience in working with and leading diverse teams is preferred

Working Conditions & Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to reach. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. The employee must be able to frequently bend, twist, lift, and practice safe lifting methods.

Salary Info and Job Outlook

This position is a full-time position, 35-40 hours per week. FLT Academy offers competitive benefits with paid time off, paid federal holidays, and matching 401(k) program.