Aircraft Parts/Inventory Control Clerk

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

Duties of a Parts Clerk include, but are not limited to, the following:

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. 1-year aircraft parts 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.