Materials Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.50 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health
Vision
Dental
Health savings account
401k
Paid Time Off
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Job Description

Breeze Airways is a pioneering airline committed to redefining the travel experience by making it simple, affordable, and convenient. Renowned as "The World's Nicest Airline," Breeze is driven by a mission to improve guest travel experiences through technology, ingenuity, and kindness. Founded with a vision to transform air travel, Breeze Airways stands out in the aviation sector as an innovative, customer-centric company with a culture rooted in safety, respect, integrity, and excellence. The company offers engaging career opportunities within a dynamic environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement. Employees at Breeze benefit from a supportive atmosphere where their contributions directly shape the future of air travel, underpinned by strong company values that emphasize kindness and ingenuity.

The role of a Materials Specialist at Breeze Airways is central to the efficient operation of the airline's maintenance and supply chain processes. Reporting under the general direction of the Materials Operations Supervisors and collaborating closely with the Maintenance Department, this position ensures the seamless flow of materials essential for aircraft maintenance and overall operational success. The Materials Specialist is tasked with maintaining warehouse inventory, managing shipping and receiving logistics, and coordinating transportation of materials in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious environment. This position demands excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving to support the availability and accuracy of inventory vital for aircraft readiness.

As a Materials Specialist, you will oversee the daily operations of Material Stores and Line Material facilities, troubleshoot inventory and logistics issues, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards including the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations. Duties also include data entry tasks related to the company’s inventory system, managing fleet modification kits, coordinating the handling of hazardous materials in line with safety requirements, and facilitating critical Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery efforts. This role is integral to maintaining the high standards Breeze sets for operational safety and efficiency.

Starting pay for the Materials Specialist position is $18.50 per hour, with an added $2.00 shift differential for overnight shifts from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM, reflecting the company’s recognition of the need for flexible and dedicated team members to support its 24-hour operational environment. Beyond the compensation package, Breeze Airways fosters career growth through specialized training such as materials and maintenance manual courses and certifications in Dangerous Goods shipping and handling. The successful candidate must be prepared to work in a 24-hour operation that may require working on holidays, weekends, overtime, or late-night shifts.

Breeze Airways values a strong organizational fit and looks for candidates who embody the company’s core values of safety, kindness, integrity, ingenuity, and excellence. The right fit for Breeze is someone who is a self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong desire to succeed in the fast-moving aviation environment. Joining Breeze means becoming part of a team that is committed to excellence and to making a positive impact within the global travel industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
  • One year minimum experience with data entry or inventory management
  • Possess a valid Driver's License and a driving record that meets Breeze Airways standards
  • Ability to drive company vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and other Ground Service Equipment (GSE)
  • Pass Materials and the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) training courses
  • Pass and ship Dangerous Goods (DG) International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ground course and maintain recurrent training for both certifications
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Operate 5K and 15K forklifts to coordinate shipping and handling of aircraft engines and GSE equipment
  • Pass a ten (10) year background check and criminal history records check (CHRC)
  • Obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements
  • Secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
  • Fluent in English
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Exhibit the Breeze values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence
  • Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong desire for success

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
  • One year minimum experience with data entry or inventory management
  • Must possess a valid Driver's License and a driving record that meets Breeze Airways standards
  • Ability to drive company vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and other Ground Service Equipment (GSE)
  • Pass Materials and the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) training courses
  • Pass and ship Dangerous Goods (DG) International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ground course and maintain recurrent training for both certifications
  • Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Operate 5K and 15K forklifts to coordinate shipping and handling of aircraft engines and GSE equipment
  • Pass a ten (10) year background check and criminal history records check (CHRC)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge in accordance with TSA requirements
  • Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Organizational fit for the Breeze culture, that is, exhibit the Breeze values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence
  • Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong desire for success
  • Preferred: 4-year degree in Business, Aerospace, or other relevant field or received a certificate from an acceptable trade/technical school
  • Experience with TRAX (M&E) Inventory system
  • Warehousing or experience in a stockroom environment
  • Strong technical and analytical background to provide TRAX, Excel, and other reports
  • Valid Passport with no restrictions to travel outside of the United States
  • Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate to Leadership
  • Must be able to handle high-stress situations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Ability to comply and maintain Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move medium to heavy weights of 50 pounds or more
  • Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and stoop frequently in relatively confined spaces
  • Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

Job Duties

  • Responsible for daily oversight of Material Stores and Line Material operations
  • Oversee and problem-solve issues associated with inventory accuracy, parts issuing, shipping, receiving, stocking, material handling, and equipment
  • Responsible for warehouse operations of Technical and Non-Technical inventory
  • Perform data entry into the company inventory system to include locating, issuing, receiving, shipping of materials, warehousing of supplies, tools, and materials
  • Collaborate with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) for movement of inventory, tooling, and special equipment for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery
  • Monitor and update stock items, minimum and maximum stock levels, and coordinate stock level adjustments with Maintenance, Purchasing, and/or other departments within the company
  • Perform inventory audits, inspections, inventory reconciliations, and maintain compliance with the General Maintenance Manual (GMM)
  • Conduct physical inventory, ensuring adherence to minimum and maximum stock levels
  • Work in conjunction with Maintenance and Quality departments to complete calibrated tooling, Shelf-Life audits, and replacements for monthly regulatory compliance
  • Perform periodic receiving inspection functions as assigned to by Quality Control
  • Prepare Hazmat material shipments in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance Planning to prepare fleet modification kits
  • Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Materials
  • Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity and Excellence

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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