Material Logistics Specialist

Material Logistics Specialist

Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time. There are also opportunities for job growth and advancement, training, and working with many of the industry's most talented aviation professionals. Starting pay is $27.46 per hour.

Essential functions of the job include:

• Maintain inventory within established specifications and in serviceable condition
• Check items handled against requisitioning or accompanying forms
• Check tools for serviceability and expiration date
• Count physical inventory, checking minimums and maximums
• Identify objects by referring to parts catalogues, parts lists, location index, and company manuals
• Inventory and warehouse supplies, including tools and materials
• Issue items upon request to authorized personnel
• Load and unload items
• Pack and unpack items
• Place discrepancy items into a special action holding area (SAD)
• Receive and prepare parts and materials for shipment
• Requisition parts and materials
• Set up stock room/inventory facilities
• Sort non-serviceable items into salvage or scrap bins according to their condition
• Stock and retrieve items according to company, fire safety, and "good housekeeping" regulations and practices
• Visually inspect items for defects, damage, or wear
• Complete proper paperwork to loan, borrow, or buy parts from other airlines
• Correct routine errors related to requisitioning and its accompanying forms
• Exchange information with Inventory Records personnel
• Give data on stock to Company personnel
• Provide support to management in the completion of audits, as needed
• Read and understand materials, such as FAA/OSHA regulations and packaging instructions for shipping out dangerous goods
• Report any discrepancies to Crew Chief or supervisor
• Report overdue items and shortages to Crew Chief or supervisor
• Drive motor vehicles and other stores equipment
• Obtain certification on and drive a forklift
• Operate storage equipment (e.g., parts chaser, tricycles, and other carts) in a safe manner
• Pick-up and deliver parts and materials to designated locations
• Use handhelds (e.g., iPads, scanners) to confirm receipt of company materials
• Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform work
• Use various tools (e.g., hammer, pliers, screwdriver, drill)
• Perform general housekeeping in work area
• Handle hazardous materials
• Sign for the quality of own work
• Maintain knowledge of and work with manuals, supply/parts catalogs, electronics parts tracking systems, and other parts ordering devices
• Maintain knowledge of tool Inventory and control systems, tool checkout, including shelf-life items and certification records
• Maintain security clearance, driver's license, and Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge

American Airlines General Functions include:

• Coordinate with other employees and stakeholders to accomplish work tasks
• Receive assignments from Crew Chief or supervisor
• Properly complete forms, records, reports, and other paperwork
• Report to position on time, as scheduled, and at assigned station or location, including varying shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Perform all functions in accordance with safety procedures and policies
• Complete job-relevant trainings

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language or language native to geographical location
• Either successfully completed two years (equivalent) of college or have received a certificate from an acceptable trade/technical school or must have twelve (12) or more months of acceptable experience in a general warehouse or similar type supply function involving receiving, shipping and binning material by parts and serial number
• Successful completion of all required qualifying tests; including hazardous material handling
• Read and write legibly to complete forms and/or acknowledge messages, as well as identify Company part numbers, invoice, bill of lading, and shipper numbers, as required
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Use simple arithmetic (Addition and subtraction of six-digit numbers)
• Must have knowledge of and the ability to use basic computer skills
• Must be willing to work outdoors in any weather conditions in accordance with Company Safety Guidelines
• Must be willing to work extra hours when there are operational needs, such as weather delays
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, and days off
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis
• Must fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
• Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
• This job is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing
• Travel to the interview and any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks
• Health Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Program
• Additional Benefits

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines.