What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Technician position at Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd?
Description
Take-off with Pilatus! If you would like to be part of an outstanding team of aviation enthusiasts, we invite you to explore our job opportunity in Westminster, MD. The Parts Technician supports daily parts department operations including shipping/receiving, inventory control, and internal customer support activities. This role supports the timely and accurate processing, storage, and distribution of parts and materials for maintenance, sales, and internal operations.
Parts Technicians must be flexible and available to work full-time shifts that support logistics operations. We are currently hiring for the following shifts in our Westminster, MD location:
- 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday–Friday with occasional weekends
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Receiving, inspection, processing, routing, and shipment of incoming/outgoing materials in accordance with company and regulatory requirements
- Processing of internal parts requests, vendor repair tracking, core/warranty returns, invoicing, and billing support activities
- Coordination of inventory organization, parts location assignments, shelf-life-controlled inventory, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities
- Compliance with hazardous materials shipping requirements and maintenance of applicable Hazmat certifications
- Support of work order opening and estimate preparation activities as backup support to the Service Administrator
- Compliance with FAA regulations, company procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements while promoting a collaborative team environment
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate preferred
- 3 years of experience in parts, logistics, warehouse, aviation support, or related military supply/logistics environments preferred
- Experience with shipping/receiving, inventory control, hazardous materials handling, and aviation parts processes preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail, organization, time-management, and internal customer support skills
- Ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds and support physically active warehouse/shop operations
What We Offer
- 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
- 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
- Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
- 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
- Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
- Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
The pay range is $26 - $31 per hour depending on experience. Pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time, early applications are encouraged.
With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, and multiple service centers across Westminster, MD, Rock Hill, SC, Chamblee, GA and Sarasota, FL, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.
Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $9,600