Shipping Inspector Specialist; USIC;

Job Details

Job Location:

Independence, KS 67301
Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

The Shipping Inspector Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all outgoing aviation accessories/components, and materials meet regulatory, customer, and company requirements prior to shipment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and quality standards while supporting on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Perform shipping duties: verify P/N’s, obvious damage on units, shipping instructions, and shipping addresses; verify commercial invoices, (MS) Memo of Shipment, and proformas when shipped directly to third parties; create airway bills and inspect customer’s crates prior to shipping final goods; send invoices, and contact carriers to schedule pickups.
• Verify that Repair Orders (R.O.s) match materials being shipped out.
• Review documentation for accuracy including airworthiness certifications (e.g. FAA 8130).
• Verify compliance with customer‑specific shipping instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Direct communication with customer service for incomplete documents, returns, and other discrepancies.
• Comply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree
• 2 years of relevant/technical experience OR an additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, send, and execute instructions via email and memos.
• Advanced proficiency with computers, working knowledge of word editing software, inventory sheets, and email management.
• Working knowledge of shipping, receiving, and stocking practices for aviation parts.
• Familiarity with aviation materials, including part numbers, descriptions, and handling.
• Ability to carry several assignments at the same time and deliver positive results.
• Adjust to continuous change, ability to shift focus to new tasks while maintaining productivity and not losing sight of general goals.
• Self‑initiated, able to complete needed work and/or identify areas that require work.
• Dependable, completion of all assigned tasks and maintain good attendance.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of warehouse experience
• Previous experience in an aviation MRO environment.

The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.