Material Logistics Specialist

Intro     Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life.

Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job      Responsible for being a key reason why friends, family, and customers of American Airlines fly safely and on time.
There are also opportunities for job growth and advancement, training, and working with many of the industry’s most talented aviation professionals.
Starting pay is $21.14 per hour.
What you'll do      These are the essential functions of the job
This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and non-essential job functions) that are not referenced.  Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed when operationally necessary, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. Please contact    should you wish to request an accommodation.

Technical Functions
Maintain inventory within established specifications and in serviceable condition by following the appropriate procedure to exchange a broken tool, to request repairs, or to requisition additional supplies
Check items handled against requisitioning or accompanying forms to identify any apparent mishandling, discrepancy, or other error
Check tools for serviceability and expiration date
Count physical inventory, checking minimums and maximums
Identify objects by referring to parts catalogues, parts lists, location index, and company manuals
Inventory and warehouse supplies, including tools and materials
Issue items upon request to authorized personnel
Load and unload items
Pack and unpack items
Place discrepancy items into a special action holding area (SAD)
Receive and prepare parts and materials for shipment

Requisition parts and materials
Set up stock room/inventory facilities (e.g., determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location)
Sort non-serviceable items into salvage or scrap bins according to their condition
Stock and retrieve items according to company, fire safety, and “good housekeeping” regulations and practices
Visually inspect items for defects, damage, or wear
Complete proper paperwork to loan, borrow, or buy parts from other airlines
Correct routine errors related to requisitioning and its accompanying forms
Exchange information with Inventory Records personnel
Give data on stock to Company personnel
Provide support to management in the completion of audits, as needed
Read and understand materials, such as FAA/OSHA regulations and packaging instructions for shipping out dangerous goods
Report any discrepancies to Crew Chief or supervisor
Report overdue items and shortages to Crew Chief or supervisor
Drive motor vehicles and other stores equipment
Obtain certification on and drive a forklift
Operate storage equipment (e.g., parts chaser, tricycles, and other carts) in a safe manner
Pick-up and deliver parts and materials to designated locations
Use handhelds (e.g., iPads, scanners) to confirm receipt of company materials
Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform work (e.g., harnesses or seatbelts)
Use various tools (e.g., hammer, pliers, screwdriver, drill)
MLS General Functions
Perform general housekeeping in work area
Handle hazardous materials
Sign for the quality of own work
Maintain knowledge of and work with manuals, supply/parts catalogs, electronics parts tracking systems, and other parts ordering devices
Maintain knowledge of tool Inventory and control systems, tool checkout, including shelf-life items and certification records
Maintain security clearance, driver’s license, and Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge
What you'll do (cont.)      American…