Material Coordinator, Lead

LEAD MATERIAL COORDINATOR

 Location: Miami, Florida

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective, significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation. 

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore, Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland. 

JOB OVERVIEW

The Lead Material Coordinator is responsible for ensuring material readiness and inventory alignment to support production schedules and on-time engine builds. This role leads material coordination activities across assigned modules and engines, driving execution, visibility, and accountability for all material flow.The Lead Material Coordinator analyzes production demand to proactively identify material risks, prevent shortages, and maintain continuity of operations. Serving as a central point of coordination, this role partners closely with production, supply chain, engineering, and support shops to ensure seamless material availability and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily material coordination activities across assignedengine(s) andmodule(s), ensuring all required parts, consumables, and sub-assemblies are available to meet scheduled build dates 
• Review production schedules andcollaboratewith planning and operations leads todefinematerial requirements and priorities 
• Own and drive the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between support shops and warehouse locations based on production urgency 
• Monitor and manage inventory status by module, including material location, availability, and in-processcomponenttracking 
• Analyze demand requirements using production schedules,andstock levels,todeterminematerial quantities needed for work orders.

• Review system inputs (e.g., Quantum) toidentifyfallout (scrap/repairable parts),validatestock availability, and initiate requisitions as needed 
• Generate and manage requisitions for consumables and materials supporting production and support shop operations 
• Partner with Front End Inspectors to define consumable requirements for assigned engines and modules 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with technicians, leads, and support teams to ensure material issues are resolved in real time 
• Review engineering documentation (PDS,Workscopes) tovalidatematerial requirements for LLP and module replacements, andidentifyshortages (OS&D)
• Coordinate withthe Asset management Teamand Supply Chain to manage parts requiring replacement and approval 
• Ensure all modules and materials are properly kitted, transacted, and delivered in alignment with system requirements and physical flow (e.g., Blue Tag warehouse processes) 
• Collaborate with inspection tovalidatematerial conformity and documentation prior to release to production, ensuring traceability and compliance standards are met
• Control and track movement of materials across racks, workstations, and support shops, ensuringtimelytransfers and minimal delays 
• Monitor stock status and overdue materials, escalating risks and driving resolution to prevent production impact 
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Logistics for external repairsensuring alignment to production schedules 
• Collaborate with Stock room to ensureconsumables are pre-kitted, issued, and reconciled efficiently, includingtimelyreturn and restocking of unused materials

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• 1 year of general work experience 
• Proficientin Microsoft Office 
• Comfortable leading others 
• General knowledge of the typical business practice 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S 
• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Forklift operator certification preferred 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and cultural awareness. 
• A good levelof computer literacy 

Job Demands:

Work is performed in a Shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.