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MHI

Buyer Planner

Bridgeport, WV · On-site

$57K - $79K/yr

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy ... Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for materials, tools and ...

StandardAero

Planner/Buyer

Maryville, TN · On-site

$46K - $64K/yr

Planner / Buyer Location: Maryville, TN Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of At StandardAero ... purchasing; aerospace/aviation preferred. * 4+ years working with ERP/MRP planning modules and ...

StandardAero

Planner/Buyer

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$59K - $81K/yr

Planner / Buyer Location: Maryville, TN Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of At StandardAero ... purchasing; aerospace/aviation preferred. * 4+ years working with ERP/MRP planning modules and ...

StandardAero

Planner/Buyer

Maryville, TN

$46K - $64K/yr

Planner / Buyer Location: Maryville, TN Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of At StandardAero ... purchasing; aerospace/aviation preferred. * 4+ years working with ERP/MRP planning modules and ...

Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l.

Buyer

Mclean, VA · On-site

... aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian ... They maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information, utilizing the ...

Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l.

Buyer

Mclean, VA

... aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian ... They maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information, utilizing the ...

Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l.

Buyer

Mclean, VA · On-site

... aviation safety organization in the world (representing over 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian ... They maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information, utilizing the ...

Nikon AM Synergy Inc.

Senior Buyer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

... defense, aerospace, aviation, energy, and industrial sectors. Operating from the Nikon AM ... Manage purchasing activities for outsourced processing and special processes, including heat ...

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Nikon Corporation

Senior Buyer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

... defense, aerospace, aviation, energy, and industrial sectors. Operating from the Nikon AM ... Manage purchasing activities for outsourced processing and special processes, including heat ...

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StandardAero

Planner/Buyer

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$25.61 - $38.42/hr

Planner/Buyer Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of Your work ties us all together, helping our ... Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP/MRO systems * Support inventory optimization ...

FASTENER DISTRIBUTION HOLDINGS LLC.

Buyer

Naugatuck, CT · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

FDH Aero - named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 - has locations in 14 countries across ... Issues purchase orders from ERP-generated recommendations and material planner requirements

Xona Space Systems, Inc

Buyer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

As Buyer , you will procure space-grade components and materials for the development, integration ... Experience working in Aviation/Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, or Robotics in a purchasing capacity

ALVEST

Purchasing Manager

Windsor, CT · On-site

... aviation and aerospace industries. We deliver technology-focused solutions with a broad range of ... Supervises buyers and clerical personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Oversee and ...

AAR Corporation

Buyer

Greensboro, NC

Expedite purchase orders. * Identify and make improvements in overall inventory processes by ... Aviation experience preferred. * PC literate (Word, Excel, Access). * Any physical abilities ...

Nikon Corporation

Senior Buyer

Long Beach, CA

... defense, aerospace, aviation, energy, and industrial sectors. Operating from the Nikon AM ... Manage purchasing activities for outsourced processing and special processes, including heat ...

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Ontic

Buyer III

Los Angeles, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world's aviation leaders. Ontic's Chatsworth ... This role manages the end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier selection, purchase order ...

Ontic

Buyer III

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world's aviation leaders. Ontic's Chatsworth ... This role manages the end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier selection, purchase order ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for aviation buyer purchasing in the United States is $28.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Aviation Buyer Purchasing job involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing aircraft parts, equipment, and supplies to ensure operational efficiency. These professionals work with suppliers, manage inventory levels, and coordinate deliveries to meet maintenance and operational needs. They must analyze costs, maintain vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with aviation regulations. Strong negotiation, budgeting, and supply chain management skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an aviation buyer purchasing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Aviation Buyer Purchasing professional, you need strong sourcing, negotiation, and procurement skills, usually supported by a background in supply chain management or business. Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management software, and aviation compliance certifications (such as AS9120) is highly beneficial. Excellent attention to detail, communication, and relationship-building skills help you manage vendor partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These abilities ensure the timely, cost-effective procurement of parts and materials, which is critical to keeping aviation operations running smoothly and safely.

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In this role, you can expect to review purchase requests, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers, place orders for aircraft parts and materials, and track deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment. You’ll regularly work with maintenance teams, logistics providers, and finance departments to coordinate inventory needs and maintain compliance with aviation industry standards. Effective documentation and attention to regulatory requirements are also essential parts of the job. This dynamic environment means each day brings new priorities and opportunities to resolve challenges, making strong organizational skills and adaptability invaluable.

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Infographic showing various Aviation Buyer Purchasing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,042 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Buyer Planner

MHI

Bridgeport, WV • On-site

$57K - $79K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.
We're hiring a Buyer Planner to help drive our continued success!
Purpose of the role:
MHIRJ's network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. The Buyer Planner will ensure the timely acquisition of parts and materials needed to service customer aircraft by planning and forecasting part and material requirements and coordinating acquisition with internal and external suppliers and materials personnel.
Here are the daily responsibilities of a Buyer Planner:
  • Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for materials, tools and components via communication with internal and external sources and suppliers.
  • Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
  • Provide information to adjust discrepant orders/exception messages and cancel line items not received or returned to stock as needed.
  • Provider operations with alternate and/or superseded part numbers as needed.
  • Partners with the EMX super user to create alternate parts numbers.
  • Review predraw packages from Planning to determine the Material and Tooling requirements, quantities on hand and quantities needed.
  • Track progress of outstanding parts for the aircraft and communicate updates daily to all stakeholders regarding material deliveries and shortages.
  • Responsible for contacting suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries and other constraints.
  • Responds to customer, operations, and supplier inquiries about order status, changes or cancellations.
  • Monitor material shortage reports and ensure accurate need by dates.
  • Provide turnover reports for oncoming shifts
  • Attend daily materials department meetings and report status on outstanding materials.

Here is what is required to succeed:
  • Typically, 3 years of experience in aviation or material/parts environment or other demonstrated equivalent experience.
  • Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize and coordinate workload within a multiple project setting.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with sales team, owners, outside counsel, and other departments.
  • Typically, 1-year experience in inventory planning and procurement
  • APICS certification (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, Inventory Management or related area (preferred).
  • Experience with Excel

Work Environment:
We put safety first and take pride in creating workspaces that invite collaboration and innovation.
  • Our Service Centers are world-class, and our technicians work in climate-controlled hangars that are clean, comfortable, and promote safety.
  • Position requires full-time presence at our Bridgeport, West Virginia facility with on-site collaboration essential to role success

Why join us?
At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team. We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success. Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply - we'd like to hear from you!
We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • Annual wellness incentives up to $750
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401K with 6% company match
  • Annual bonus plan
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Company provided uniforms

We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
We do not currently provide sponsorship to work in the United States. All applicants for U.S. jobs must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.

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