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Description

Job Title- Materials Controller II

Department- Elevate MRO

Reports to- Parts Sales Manager

Location- Salt Lake City, UT

Who We Are-

Elevate MRO is the maintenance and engineering division of Elevate Aviation Group, providing aircraft owners and operators with the assurance that their assets are in expert hands. Based in Salt Lake City, our technicians deliver inspections, repairs, parts sourcing, and AOG recovery with precision and urgency. As part of an integrated network of maintenance, management, and operational expertise, Elevate MRO offers priority access, cost efficiency, and complete reliability-ensuring that when our clients need us, we are there.

Summary of Position-

The Materials Controller II serves as a dual-role logistics and vendor management specialist while simultaneously managing daily logistics operations, including FAA receiving inspections, material routing, and company shipping. 

Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing tooling, core inventory control, ensuring timely vendor returns and deposit recovery, and assisting with purchasing when necessary while maintaining proactive communication with management and customers regarding global delivery status.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities-

• Independently negotiate with vendors for better pricing and Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) parts and manage Over-the-Counter (OTC) sales. 
• Act as the subject matter expert for FAA receiving compliance and inventory strategy. 
• Completes incoming parts and material receiving inspections in accordance with FAA guidelines and routes the received material to the appropriate end-user or stock room location. Provides updates to managers on delivered parts.
• Develop and optimize global shipping routes to reduce costs and transit times for time critical deliveries.
• Assumes full responsibility for time-critical global deliveries, expedited shipping, and direct customer tracking updates to ensure zero service interruptions.
• Complete company shipping and receiving tasks to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials and provide tracking information to the management team.
• Assist purchasing and maintaining inventory of stock and analyzes inventory turnover rates to suggest stocking levels to management to reduce AOG delays. 
• Manage the calibrated tooling program ensuring zero 'out-of-service' lapses for the maintenance team.
• Take lead on deposit recovery and core inventory control and logistics. Ensures the timely return of core units to vendors, safeguarding deposit credits and maintaining account good standing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal audits regarding FAA receiving inspections and material routing.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment presenting a professional appearance.
• Maintains job proficiency by fully participating in the company training and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure daily communication to internal and external customers to ensure interdepartmental coordination and support delivery schedule. 
• Performance of other duties as assigned and/or outlined by management.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-

• Deep understanding of FAA Part 145 receiving requirements and documentation (8130-3 forms, EASA For 1, etc.)
• Proficiency in EBIS or comparable similar platforms. is a plus. 
• Must be computer literate and knowledgeable of the MS Office suite of applications and database usage.
• Ability to remain focused and see projects through to completion with continuous updates to supervisors is required. 
• Proven ability to mentor and train others in company protocols and continuous improvement programs.

Education & Experience-

• High School diploma required. 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Valid U.S. state-issued driver's license is required.
• 3-5 years experience in aviation parts handling or MRO logistics.

Schedule & Travel-

• A typical work schedule includes five 8-hour workdays weekly. Overtime may be required to include nights, weekends, and holidays to support the needs of the organization.
• Travel is not usually required.

Miscellaneous-

• FLSA Status: Full-time exempt
• Position may require FAA-mandated drug and alcohol employment screening.
• Much of each shift will be performed while standing or walking and includes reaching overhead, bending, and lifting of up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work in all types of weather conditions.  
• U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, both now and at all future times. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Elevate Aviation Group-

Elevate Aviation Group is a privately held aviation organization established in 1995, comprising Private Jet Services (PJS), Elevate Jet, and Elevate MRO. Together, these divisions serve every stage of private aviation, from first inquiry and flight planning to aircraft acquisition, management, and maintenance.

We occupy a rare position in private aviation, combining the scale and resources of a national organization with the agility and discretion of a boutique firm. Operating at the standard of aviation excellence means holding our people to that same standard. Our teams anticipate needs, take ownership, and approach every mission with care, precision, and pride. In this world, the greatest cost is not the flight itself but the cost of not arriving when it matters most.

As we enter our fourth decade, we are revolutionizing how we approach the market, building a technology-enabled system that empowers our people to focus on what they do best: anticipating problems before they occur so they never reach our clients, and providing a frictionless, calm experience from departure to destination. For nearly thirty years, we have supported some of the most defining moments in modern history-from presidential campaigns and global sporting events to world tours and humanitarian missions-all with an unwavering commitment to flawless execution.

We are the architects of seamless arrival.