Aviation Parts Specialist job description

Job brief

We are seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and detail-focused Aviation Parts Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience within the aviation industry and have a good, demonstrated knowledge of parts and equipment required by the industry, along with having excellent negotiating skills. The focus of the role will be to bring the highest quality parts from the best names in the industry at the best possible prices.

Responsibilities

• Aid the maintenance and mechanical engineering departments by liaising with them on a regular basis to ascertain their needs for parts.
• Ensure that all parts are ordered in a timely manner and make a note of the ETA.
• Liaise back with relevant departments to advise on ETA’s and possible delays, or issues with stock from the manufacturer.
• Ensure that all records are properly completed and filed, including order forms, purchase orders, delivery receipts, and invoices alike.
• Ensure that all materials delivered are correct, of the right quality and type, and unpack them into the relevant sections.
• Store all parts according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
• Issue parts and equipment as required and keep paperwork and logs to detail parts given out and who to.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure the best prices and deals are being offered to the company.
• Negotiate new prices and contracts with suppliers when required.
• Inform senior management of RPI increases and any other increases by the supplier.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in business, engineering, or other related field
• 2 years of experience within the aviation industry would be highly desirable
• 2 years of experience within shipping/receiving or engineering parts operations is essential
• Health and Safety certificate would be an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining paper records
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Confident and able to work independently