Materials Coordinator

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.


When you join our team we don't think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That's why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don't want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as a Materials Coordinator at West Star:


The Materials Coordinator will be responsible for Logistics, Supply Chain, Quality, and Inventory Control in the Parts Department. This position requires the coordinator to display a professional demeanor and project this atmosphere to our vendors, customers and fellow coworkers. This challenging position is key to providing our vendors and customers with the same exceptional service they are accustomed to wherever their aircraft may be while working with minimal supervision.


You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Accept and inspect shipments that arrive at the facility.
• Properly prepare and adequately package shipments to ensure the safe delivery of parts and supplies to their destination as required.
• Carefully track cores and ensure they are returned to vendors or customers as required in a timely manner while ensuring no damage is caused while in our care or during transit.
• Perform receiving inspections under IAW FAA and Jet East Certified Repair Station guidelines to ensure accuracy of the order and accompanying paperwork.
• Ensure archival of all necessary FAA paperwork IAW Jet East Repair Station requirements and ensure all repair station paperwork is complete and free of errors.
• Assist in preparations for FAA, customer, and vendor audits as necessary.
• Assist with maintaining inventory levels as well as a clean & organized parts room.
• Ensure necessary segregation, security, and proper storage of parts and materials.
• Assist to ensure physical inventory counts are completed as required.
• Monitor shelf life of parts and materials to ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations and limitations.
• Performs special projects and/or other duties as assigned.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English.

What you'll need to bring with you:

Your Education :
A High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver's license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.


Your Experience :
Prior experience in inventory or warehouse support & control is preferred. Experience with Apple and Microsoft products, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel spreadsheets are ideal.


Your Initiative:
We're looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common. Must be well organized, have a high attention to detail, strong written/verbal/analytical and interpersonal skills and the capability to work with minimal supervision.


Your Sense of Responsibility:
Attend work every day as scheduled.
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.


Other particulars:

Physical Requirements
Lifts 30 lbs.
Stand or sit for long periods of time.


Mental Requirements
Work with others in a professional manner.
Prioritize workload.
Input and retrieve information from computers.
Punctual with good time management skills.

Compensation & Benefit Information


The following information is disclosed according to state specific requirements. If the position applied to is not in a state with these requirements, the following information may not apply. The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $22.00 - $24.00. Actual hourly rate will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience and performance. Additional compensation in the form of a shift differential will be provided if the employee is assigned to an alternate shift. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Other forms of compensation include a semi-annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) company match and employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA).


West Star Aviation's Benefits

• Benefits Effective Day One for Eligible Employees
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Life Insurance, Disability Benefits & Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with Employee Contributions & Employer Match
• Paid Company Holidays & Weekly Paid Time Off Accruals
• Flexible Work Schedules include 5x8, 4x10 and 3x12
• Weekly Competitive & Industry Leading Pay means you are paid more often
• Bonus Opportunity based on Company and Site Performance
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement opportunities

Company Description:

With over 78 years of industry experience, West Star Aviation stands as a leading independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider. Employing over 3,000 professionals, we offer comprehensive services from our strategically located full-service facilities in East Alton, IL; Grand Junction, CO; Chattanooga, TN; Millville, NJ; Perryville, Missouri; and Statesville, NC as well as satellite locations in Denver, Houston, Minneapolis and Chicago. Our extensive capabilities encompass maintenance, paint, interior, and avionics services, supported by the largest Aircraft On Ground (AOG) network in the country, ensuring prompt and reliable mobile repair services nationwide.