What the position is:

The role of the Component Repair Specialist involves overseeing all aspects of repair orders, including scope, cost, and turnaround time. This position specifically covers the midday time period, bridging the gap between day and evening shifts. It plays a crucial role in optimizing staffing levels during critical shifts. Additionally, the position holds the authority to handle part purchase order/repair order life cycles, make adjustments to inventory processes and procedures, and identify and engage new supply/repair vendors when necessary.

Essential functions:

• Ensure purchasing practices, pricing, material quality, and delivery schedules meet Company requirements and are consistently reviewed for cost criteria and savings opportunities
• Negotiate, review and implement vendor agreements associated with material requirements necessary to maintain the Companies aircraft fleet
• Establish and oversee customs broker activities for the clearing of maintenance shipments in and out of the United States
• Execute the procurement, repair, exchange, expediting, routing, and communications relating to AOG and critical parts
• Provide additional AOG desk shift coverage and backfill night shift as necessary during vacation and sick time off
• Maintain working knowledge of fleet changes and modifications as they relate to materials requirements necessary to accomplish fleet objectives
• Monitor aircraft parts requirements to ensure aircraft maintenance schedules are fully supported
• Assist the Materials Department budgeting process and support the selected accounts for accuracy and controllable variances
• Facilitate process improvement by developing and modifying Purchasing and Repair procedures in support of Maintenance and Finance initiatives
• Attend Maintenance meetings involving interdepartmental coordination, procedures, and/or materials planning use
• Ensure departmental compliance regarding FAA regulations, hazardous materials documentation, and Company policies and procedures
• Maintain an awareness of economic and industry challenges that may impact the availability of materials needed to support the aircraft fleet, and provide strategic recommendations to the Materials Manager
• Ensure that the Purchasing Manager is briefed fully regarding non-routine problems
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager

General requirements & qualifications:

• Previous experience in procurement, component repair, logistics, and/or supply chain operations
• Previous experience with procurement/inventory management computer systems
• Familiar with aviation and aviation maintenance terminology including ATA chapters
• Demonstrate the ability & knowledge to perform duties of this position
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures for working with internal & external vendor accounts
• Fluent in the English Language, both written and spoken
• Demonstrate a positive, ethical and professional attitude
• High Level of attention to detail