Materials Specialist - ORD

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, bin, ship, and issue materials and aircraft parts.
• Create Repair Orders for unserviceable parts as directed by current contracts.
• Ensure parts and materials are available for daily maintenance workload.
• Process serviceable and unserviceable aircraft part returns as required.
• Perform receiving inspection functions on behalf of Quality Control under the oversight of the Material Operations Manager or Supervisor.
• Execute monthly and weekly tasks such as Calibration & Shelf‑Life review and Cycle/Inventory counts.
• Utilize computer systems to maintain and update inventory in a timely manner.
• Monitor shipping and station supplies; advise Supervisor of shortages and requirements.
• Operate forklift to load and unload parts and materials, and frequently lift, carry, push, or pull moderate‑weight objects (up to 50 pounds).
• Drive through city traffic to make pick‑ups and deliveries or conduct field inventories when necessary.
• Assist with reorder point updates and review planned maintenance for material requirements to support the maintenance schedule.
• Receive and properly tag customer parts and materials; update the customer’s inventory tracking system as required.
• Complete required training and maintain currency on recurring training requirements.
• Complete additional assignments and tasks as directed by the Material Operations Manager or Supervisor.
• Work flexible hours, including standby, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.

• Read and write English.
• Pass airport security background checks and travel for work as required.
• Have good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a current valid driver’s license.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, or crawl, occasionally from heights in precarious places.
• Frequently lift, push, or carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Be aware of working near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and loud noises.
• Operate equipment and read technical information.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.

One (1) year experience in inventory, warehousing, distribution, or related functions; previous airline or MRO experience; experience with computer‑based inventory systems.

FEAM Aero offers competitive pay and a combination of supplemental benefits to all eligible full‑time employees:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan;
Paid Time Off; long‑term disability; accidental insurance; supplemental life;
Flexible Spending Account (FSA); and Critical Illness Insurance. In addition, FEAM provides technical training, including EASA Level Technical Aviation Training globally and EASA 147 maintenance training. The company offers 4‑day and 3‑day work weeks.