Metro Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Parts Specialist for our Part 145 Repair Station - Metro Gulf Division in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that:

• our customers can safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
• our employees can exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
• the Company can ensure its financial stability.

Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.

We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Objective

The Parts Specialist is responsible for supporting maintenance operations by efficiently managing the procurement, receipt, storage, distribution, and documentation of aircraft parts, materials, and tools.

Essential Functions

• Process and fulfill all parts orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Receive and process incoming shipments by:
  Identifying, controlling, segregating, and storing all materials (including raw materials and parts) in compliance with manufacturer requirements and industry standards
  • Ensuring all articles are received into stock according to the procedures outlined in the Repair Station Quality Manual
  • Documenting receipts and properly recording articles placed into stock.
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments, verifying that all items match the packing slip
• Maintain the inventory room in an organized manner and monitor stock levels to ensure availability
• Maintain and replenish bin stock as needed
• Pull and distribute parts for shop mechanics
• Perform company errands as assigned
• Track and manage core returns to vendors
• Track and manage parts sent out for repair
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained for repairs and core returns (e.g., log cards, 8130s, etc.)
• Oversee the calibrated tool program and maintain general tool inventory

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

• Highly organized
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Team oriented
• Ability to prioritize with goal set standards
• Leadership background preferred
• Working knowledge of articles inspecting

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of walking, pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, sitting, and standing
• Climbing on various heights
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Indoor/outdoor aircraft hangar or shop with potentially extreme cold and hot temperatures
• Potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Moderate to loud noise level

Work Status, Schedule, & Travel

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm, Friday 7:00am-12:00pm
• Overtime necessary depending on workload
• No travel required

Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.

Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.