What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Check Materials Coordinator position at National Airlines?
National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide.
National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 757-200, 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.
Job Title : Heavy Check Material Coordinator
Location : Orlando, FL
Department : Materials
Reports To : Senior Director of Materials
FLSA Status : Exempt
Summary : Responsible for the cost-effective efficient procurement and planning of aircraft spares that meet the requirements of the maintenance organization and FAA regulations for all company-owned entities.
Procures services or materials as required to meet the requirements of all company guidelines and ensure inventory levels are accurate, maintained at the proper levels and secure.
Essential Functions :
- Purchases, repairs, and stores spare parts in accordance with the procedures defined in National Airlines’ General Maintenance Manual.
- Purchasing, borrowing parts / materials for AOG or critical aircraft at or below fair market value.
- Identifies trends in material usage to continually assess safety stock levels.
- Ships, forwards, and routes component parts to outstations when required.
- Works as a liaison between Planning and Maintenance to identify and source material as it relates to heavy check maintenance requirements.
- Communicates daily with the Heavy Maintenance Material Reps to facilitate real time support of heavy maintenance operations.
- Ensures that parts used by National Airlines are on the approved maintenance.
- Provides list and / or notifies the Quality Assurance Department to update.
- Tracks loans / borrowed items to ensure they are returned to the appropriate provider in a timely manner to minimize cost.
- Provides detailed turnover throughout shift to the Materials Management.
- Remains engaged with the National Heavy Maintenance team to identify and source unscheduled material requirements in real-time.
- Inputs data into National Airlines’ computerized inventory control program.
- Ensures that all company policies / procedures per the GMM and FAA Regulations are adhered.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification & Experience :
- College degree in Supply Chain Management, Aviation, or related fields; 3-5 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
- 2 years of aircrafts parts inventory control experience
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently.
- Valid Passport for international travel without limitations
- Willing to travel internationally for extended periods of time; 2-3 months at a time.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a record that meets our company’s insurance standards.
- Must be well groomed and maintain a professional appearance.
- Regular attendance and punctuality required.
- Must have a positive attitude.
- Must pass a background check which includes finger printing and criminal history records check (CHRC)
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Ability to use technical manuals, good mechanical aptitude and solve problems effectively.
- Computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Office programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player with strong work ethics
Work Environment :
- Office / Stockroom
- Work shifts may vary Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Effort :
Heavy physical activity is required by handling objects up to 70 pounds occasionally and / or up to 50 pounds frequently. (Medium to Heavy).
Travel / Other Requirements :
International travel and remain 2-3 months at assigned work location
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.
We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development.
We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.
National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives.
Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.
National Airlines requires all team members to complete a record in National’s Vaccination Tracking Tool. Team Members may opt to provide records documenting their fully vaccinated status or agree to comply with weekly COVID-19 testing and reporting.
Requests for medical and religious exemptions for those who cannot be vaccinated will be considered with substantiating documentation.