Salary: $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 Annually
Location : Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 202600082
Division: Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business
Department: Aviation
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Position SummaryHandle, manage, monitor and report on all equipment and inventory owned by SUU School of Aviation. Ensure that the operations have adequate material, supplies, tools, parts and other equipment that is deemed necessary to achieve the goals and responsibilities of the School.
Essential Functions- Inventory management of aircraft parts and consumable items for all programs within the School of Aviation (AMT, Fixed-wing, Rotor-wing). Set minimum/maximum quantities to ensure adequate parts availability for all operations. Coordinate parts and consumables orders with the Aviation Purchasing Manager.
- Oversee/Conduct monthly cycle counts to ensure all parts are accounted for at least once annually outside of the year end cycle count. Coordinate year end cycle counts and produce a year end inventory statement. Reconcile inventory discrepancies.
- Oversee the tool room and tool management system. Ensure tools are maintained in an orderly manner and are available for maintenance operations. Coordinate annual tool calibration. Coordinate tool orders with the Aviation Purchasing Manager. Keep the tool room and surrounding areas cleaned and organized daily.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Properly pack outbound equipment. Provide oversight for all received items, including condition, paperwork, and allocation. Update shipping and purchasing order trackers daily.
- Maintain ground equipment (tools/parts truck, fork lift, Kubota, Four wheeler, etc.) in a functioning, well kept manner.
- Assist with the Purchasing Manager's duties when the Purchasing Manager is out on leave or the position is vacant.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & ExperienceMinimum Qualifications
- High School or GED.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent Communication Skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Working knowledge of inventory control techniques and software.
- Ability to track inventory accurately and generated detailed reports.
- 3-4 years relevant inventory experience.
- Proven working knowledge of on the use of basic commercial handling equipment as well as power tools and basic hand tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4 Year / Bachelors degree.
- 2 years at least as a Logistics Coordinator or Manager.
Supplemental InformationThis position is contingent on funding.
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.
For more information or contact information, please visit In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:
- High Deductible Health Plans
- Traditional Health Plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Basic
- Supplemental
- Long-term Disability
- Retirement Options:
- TIAA (14.2% Contribution)
- Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)
- URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)
- Tuition Waivers
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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