Material Specialist

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Material Specialist  for an opportunity in Greensboro, NC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Material Specialist will report directly to the Production Control Supervisor. The Duties and Responsibilities of the Material Specialist will include:

• Provide support to the Project Management Team regarding all material, tooling, GSE requirements.
• Note pre-draw discrepancies and follow up with actions to backfill.
• Pay attention to quantities ordered and quantity required. Confirm parts, tooling, and GSE are needed.
• Review 24/48/72-hour board. Schedule required tooling, materials and un-staged GSE on the calendar.
• Verify requisition technical data for accuracy, applicability and effectiveness. If information is incomplete; notify Leads of the need for additional information.
• Verify the quantity required for the job and adjust quantity as required.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure that all repair options have been explored and/or exhausted.
• Confirm that suitable material is not currently in the customer material cages of stock including raw stock capable of making the original requirement. If material is in stock utilize these options whenever possible.
• Ensure hot parts list is emailed/delivered to receiving no later than 0900.
• Stage rotables per flow.
• Obtain cost approval from customer if over buying limit
• Verifies P/N and S/N and processes are correct on any shipping ticket.
• Retrieves rotables within 24-hours, takes to customer unserviceable area and obtains returned receipt.
• Obtain Project Manager’s signature on return to stock paperwork for MOR items not used.
• Return items and completed paperwork to stores.
• Returns excess parts to stores.
• Notifies GSE via the Microsoft Outlook calendar to pick-up and deliver equipment.
• Maintain an amicable relationship with the customer along with their Materials and Production representatives.
• Maintain close liaison with Shipping/Receiving to expedite AOG and other special material requirements.
• Make stocking recommendations to Purchasing based on demand on specific project/line.
• Provide technical support to Purchasing to resolve part identification problems which prevent procurement and work kickbacks for over-caps requiring signature from the customer.
• Ensure all remaining materials are dispositioned properly after completion of each project in a timely manner to support the closing and billing of the service order.
• Perform daily review of open material for service order report to overdue parts, tooling and GSE. Update necessary notes as required.
• Follow-up to ensure that all removed rotable parts, tooling and GSE have been returned to stores, tooling and GSE with disposition information.
• Coordinate with GSE for movement of parts, tooling, and GSE to and from stores, tooling and GSE/Back shops and hangar floor as required to support the project.
• Document and track all parts in Back shops for repair/overhaul from the project assigned.
• For new projects, reviews tooling and material identification from customers work package and identifies needs.
• Support all functions and requirements of the new production process.
• Maintain customer’s computer based material systems.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the customer.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Knowledge of commercial aviation vendors, aircraft vendors, aircraft systems/parts, tooling, and GSE.
• Four (4) years large commercial aircraft maintenance demonstrated applicable experience within the industry.
• Two (2) years of aviation material, tooling Logistics.
• Two (2) years’ experience interpreting and understanding aviation technical publications.
• Must have the minimum tools as required.
• Must be willing to perform other functions and duties as assigned by managers and supervisors.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Must be willing to work overtime (as requested).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. ?