Stock Controller

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£33,792 – shift based role including nights, plus a shift allowance of £8,190.

Are you an experienced logistics professional with a passion for precision and compliance? We’re looking for a Stock Controller to join our Fleet Engineering team, supporting aircraft maintenance operations across multiple locations. This role ensures the integrity, availability, and traceability of aircraft parts and materials in line with regulatory standards.

Air Tanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air‑to‑air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Stock Controller, you’ll be the logistical heartbeat of our maintenance operations—ensuring critical aircraft parts and materials are where they need to be, when they need to be.

Your precision and reliability directly enable our engineering teams to keep aircraft safe, ready, and mission‑capable, supporting Air Tanker’s vital air mobility and refuelling missions across the globe.

• Maintain custody and control of aircraft parts and materials, including audits, rotation, and shelf‑life management.
• Pre‑kit spares and tooling for scheduled maintenance.
• Issue serviceable parts to Aircraft Engineers and manage fly‑away packs for remote operations.
• Handle hazardous materials in accordance with IATA and company regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records across multiple sites using GCIS.
• Ensure secure storage of sensitive equipment including CRYPTO and ITAR items.
• Support Tool Store operations and out‑of‑hours logistics requirements.
• Drive cost‑effective stock management and transportation solutions.

• Proven experience in a store keeping or high‑tech logistics role.
• Proficiency in computerized inventory systems and MRO asset management.
• Strong understanding of technical stock auditing.
• Knowledge of Part 145 aviation regulations.
• Experience in MOD logistics environments.

• Purpose‑Driven Contribution:
  Your work directly supports the safety, reliability, and readiness of the UK’s air mobility capability.
• Engineering Integration:
  Collaborate closely with Base and Line Maintenance teams, Production Planners, and Check Delivery Engineers.
• Operational Variety:
  Support logistics operations across multiple locations, including deployed and 3rd party maintenance sites, with opportunities to manage fly‑away packs and hazardous materials.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more.
• Adventure & Belonging:
  Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days.

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic aviation environment and play a vital role in supporting fleet operations, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that values safety, integrity, and innovation at every level.