Shop Assistant - Entry Level

Shop Assistant

Keeping Aviation Moving Behind the Scenes. Supporting Performance from the Ground Up. If you are organized, dependable, and enjoy working in a hands-on aviation environment, The Blackhawk Group is seeking a Shop Assistant to join our team in Columbia, MO.

This role plays an important part in supporting our maintenance and parts operations by managing resale inventory, organizing documentation, assisting with administrative projects, and helping maintain efficient shop operations. The Shop Assistant works closely with the Parts Manager, service center personnel, and administrative staff to support aircraft maintenance activities and inventory management processes.

If you enjoy staying organized, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a high-performing aviation team, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Review permanently removed avionics and airframe parts for disposal or resale opportunities
• Assist with researching and assigning resale pricing to aircraft parts
• Produce FAA 8130 forms and FAA status tags based on inspection data
• Input resale parts into inventory system and upload supporting documentation
• Organize and store resale inventory with proper FAA airworthiness documentation
• Dispose of parts with no resale value following company procedures
• Run and modify inventory reports and submit inventory listings to parts database search engines
• Assist with disposal or sale of stale inventory
• Assist with shipping and receiving
• Support administrative staff with paperwork and documentation projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Table

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous aviation maintenance or repair shop experience
• Experience working with inventory systems or parts management
• Familiarity with FAA documentation and aviation terminology
• Prior warehouse, shop support, or administrative experience

Who You Are

You are dependable, detail-oriented, and proactive. You take pride in keeping operations organized and supporting the team behind the scenes. You enjoy solving problems, learning new processes, and helping ensure the shop operates efficiently and professionally.

You live by our core values: Customer First. Own It. Make It Better. Be Quick. Grow Together.

Blackhawk Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employer-Provided Life Insurance
• Immediate PTO Accrual
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why You'll Love It Here

At The Blackhawk Group, you'll join a growing aviation organization that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside experienced aviation professionals and play an important role supporting aircraft maintenance and operational success behind the scenes.

Your contributions help keep our teams organized, efficient, and prepared to deliver quality service to customers across our Performance Centers nationwide.

Be part of something bigger. Join us as we continue elevating performance in aviation.

About The Blackhawk Group

The Blackhawk Group stands at the forefront of innovation, modernization, and collaboration within the light turbine aircraft market. Established in December 2021, the company operates across multiple U.S. locations including Broomfield CO, Camarillo CA, Columbia MO, Glendale AZ, Waco TX, and Wasilla, AK.

Our platform includes industry leaders such as Blackhawk Aerospace, AVEX Aviation, and Finnoff Aviation, delivering proprietary engines, avionics, and performance upgrades that maximize aircraft capability while minimizing downtime.

The Blackhawk Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to legally protected status.

Pay Range: $22.00 $26.00 per hour Depending on Experience