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Aerospace Logistics Specialist - Universal

Job in Itasca, DuPage County, Illinois, 60143, USA
Listing for: AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-30
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Transportation Logistics, Freight, Dispatcher, Transportation Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Aerospace Logistics Specialist - Universal

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Position Type:
Regular Full-Time

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact! We are problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams and, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, so join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver means when you come move the world with us!

Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Aerospace Logistics Specialist will be responsible for performing day to day responsibilities required to operate and support the Aerospace Industry, and AIT regulatory policy/procedures relating to international and domestic freight forwarding. This position will be directly involved with domestic & import/export operations; including, but not limited to;
Aircraft on Ground (AOG), charters for both air & ocean, on board couriers/hand-carries, trade shows and conventions, and projects as required. Maintain a maximum level of customer excellence through efficient timely execution of daily operations, and precise data integrity. This role is not a traditional 9-5 role. We expect our team to be ready to execute critical missions at any given time.

Responsibilities
  • Provide operational support, services, and guidance as part of a control tower to internal company stations which includes quoting, routing, and executing freight shipments across multiple transportation modes and services (domestic, international, air, ocean, cross border, charter, and hand carry operations)
  • Act as the primary contact for designated clients/programs by managing multiple accounts within the Government and Aerospace vertical. Route, track, and investigate shipping problems. Assist in preparing quotes over the phone, in Cargo Wise, and via email. Proactively Communicate freight status to customers. Verify and update shipment information / update milestones
  • Facilitate international shipment flow by coordinating with internal/external customers, AIT branches, transportation providers, government agencies and overseas agents to ensure operational excellence
  • Work closely with the Global Compliance team to develop and maintain procedures for maintaining compliance with U.S. government laws and regulations including, but not limited to, ITAR/EAR/CFR compliance, import/export documentation, and regulatory changes
  • Manage Cargo Wise workflows, daily tracker spreadsheet, and overall data integrity on a consistent basis to ensure the highest level of execution. Develop and manage SOPs for internal and external clients and review/update as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications

Education — Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (Required)

Experience — 3+ years international operations freight forwarding experience (Required);
Experience working with the Aerospace Industry (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Makes high level decisions on the fly regarding troubleshooting and complex inquiries to meet required delivery dates (RDDs)/deadlines. High
  • Knowledgeable and ability work on multi-million-dollar projects with high complexity into austere environments & locations. High
  • Be intimately involved in the understanding of AIT's finances including, but not limited to:
    Accounts Receivable, Account Payable, cost allocation, revenue recognition, Billing, quoting, etc. High
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general industry documentation/communication. Strong analytical and organization skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task. High
  • Must exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills. High Must bring…
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