Expeditor (Temporary Role)
San Antonio, TX
Note: This is a temporary role for six (6) months with the potential to convert to a permanent position based on business needs and performance.
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As an Expeditor, you'll work under daily supervision to assist with and maintaining component needs for the production line. In this position you will fulfill production requirements within the Gate 2 Kitting/Accumulation process by identifying and gathering components according to the production schedule in order to meet customer commit dates.
What you'll do:
- Analyze and review data to assure proper disposition of materials and parts, including identification of miss-allocated parts, rerouting as appropriate and processing required paperwork.
- Work for quick resolution to support Production with strong sense of urgency by responding to the shops needs with inquiries to any materials issues. Ensure parts are stored accordingly to prevent damage and contamination.
- Procure and expedite aircraft materials via repair, subcontract, and/or supplied in order to maintain production needs as well as customer needs, both internal and external.
- Accumulate and account for numerous components on a daily basis to various engine racks within Gate 2.
- Prepare engine racks for build by completing a thorough inventory of the racks and resolving any outstanding issues prior to releasing the racks to build.
- Work closely with Customer Service and Operations to mitigate any shortages by exhausting all possible swap options.
- Monitor the production schedule/board daily to ensure engine racks are prepared in advance to release to build as they are scheduled.
- Run reports daily to have visibility of outstanding materials issues as it pertains to production scheduling.
- Utilize electronic databases in order to retrieve information regarding aircraft parts inventory, manufacturing model and serial numbers, and pertinent information to ensure accuracy and integrity of all data.
- Provides materials, components, and engines in a timely manner by physically moving them from stock points either manually or by way of material handling equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
- Adhere to all safety procedures in the performance of the job.
- Complete training as required.
- Work in a fast paced, high demand environment that requires constant change.
- Able to adjust to any/all demands in order to meet production needs and customer commits.
Basic Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent).
- Ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills, including use of hand tools and handling small components or parts.
- Experience using computers and navigating basic software applications.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds (unassisted) approximately 25% of the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Desired Skills:
- A valid forklift operator's license (preferred).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the proper handling of material.
- Working knowledge of inventory controls and warehousing procedures is an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of the workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) requirements and hazardous goods handling.
- Good planning, organization, interpersonal, and decision-making skills to ensure compliance to customer, regulatory and company requirements.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Skills Required
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills
- Experience using computers and software applications
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Legally authorized to work in US
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
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