Lynden Air Cargo is a US part 121 all-cargo airline based in Anchorage, Alaska. We conduct operations within Alaska as around the world, utilizing our fleet of L382 Hercules aircraft. Our structure provides you with the family environment of a smaller company, and the competitiveness, expectations and rewards of a large, global organization.
Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a highly qualified Purchasing Specialist Supply that is able to locate, purchase, and arrange shipments of aircraft parts and supplies for the Maintenance Department.
Why you want to work for Lynden Air Cargo:
Compensation- Competitive pay with a discretionary bonus program
Healthcare- Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off - 17 days paid time, PTO days increase with years of service
Holidays- 8 paid holidays to include New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, The Day After Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Retirement plan- 401k with up to 3% employer match. Additional yearly deposit of 3% of annual salary made after 12 months of service.
Extras- Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability coverage and employee assistance programs at no cost to you!
Tuition reimbursement program after 1 year of service
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Procures OEM or suitable alternate replacement parts that may include intensive research due to obsolescence, to include generation of the actual Purchase Order.
• Coordinates logistics related to rotable, expendable and consumable parts movements between repair and heavy maintenance vendors, maintenance bases(s), base of operations and line stations – to include maximum utilization of LAC sister companies.
• Schedules the repair and/or overhaul of rotable parts – to include research of defect history and/or warranty considerations and generation of the actual Repair Order.
• Reviews vendor quotes and repair requirements making determination on vendor or LAC supply of required materials – to include negotiations with emphasis on effectively controlling associated costs.
• Coordinates with Heavy Maintenance Manager major engine modules while working in close coordination with repair vendors placing, an emphasis on use of CAS Board approved PMA parts as well as shopping for best price on OEM parts.
• Coordinates with Heavy Maintenance Manager major engine module and propeller life limited removed parts for cost control and maximum utilization of remaining life (hours/cycles) where practical – to include managing the inventory of these parts across LAC’s vendor pool.
• Coordinates with the Purchasing Manager on annual budget items – to include cost control of major engine and propeller modules as well as critical spares, heavy maintenance checks, as well as, approval of Purchase Orders, Repair Orders, Service Orders and Exchange Orders.
• Coordinates with the Purchasing Manager to maintain an adequate level of spare parts and material stock for LAC maintenance bases(s), base of operations and line stations.
• Maintains adequate purchasing and trace records of aircraft rotable components, expendable and consumable materials.
• Coordinates with vendors for disposition of scrap or BER parts/materials – to include disposal reporting to LI accounting.
• Coordinates with the Trax Manager, Technical Operations Manager and LI Accounting to manage Lynden inventory/inventory control, Trax/EBS integration and asset management.
• Coordinates with the Director of Quality Control regarding the usage and approval of all sources of aircraft parts, OEM or PMA.
• Coordinates with the Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Assurance Inspector with regard to vendor capabilities and/or issues.
• Researches new vendors and their capabilities for inclusion to the vendor pool while ensuring compliance with the GMM.
• Issues service orders to vendors for heavy maintenance, engineering services or special services as required.
• Issues monthly work orders to shop, aircraft line and heavy maintenance checks for proper allocation and coding within Trax/EBS.
• Provides back-up relief, as necessary, to the Purchasing Manager.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITIES:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to apply principles of sound judgment and common sense in dealing with problems.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Current US Driver License
Current US Passport
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and TRAX inventory system. Must occasionally drive Company vehicle. Ability to adhere to deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights or holidays, if necessary. Must be available to travel domestically, to Canada and other international locations without restrictions, including entrance onto foreign military bases.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must speak with vendors and coworkers on a regular basis. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, and/or move parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
COMMENTS:
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Federal law requires Lynden Air Cargo to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lynden Air Cargo will provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Details: Work Authorization Information EEO Poster EEO Poster Supplement
A post conditional offer of employment physical, drug test and background investigation are required.
Random drug testing is required of all Lynden Air Cargo employees.
Lynden Air Cargo, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin. Veterans and Minorities are encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals for protected veterans.