STS Line Maintenance is hiring an Aviation Parts Runner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will support aircraft maintenance operations by safely, accurately, and efficiently moving aircraft parts, materials, tools, and components between the materials warehouse, maintenance technicians, and aircraft.
This position is ideal for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable supporting fast-moving line maintenance operations where timing, documentation, and accountability matter.
Position Summary
The Aviation Parts Runner reports directly to the Station Manager or Materials Manager, as applicable. This position is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate movement of aircraft parts, materials, and components between the materials warehouse and aircraft in accordance with all applicable company policies, maintenance procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
The Aviation Parts Runner plays an important support role in helping maintenance teams keep aircraft moving by transporting serviceable and unserviceable parts, supporting AOG requirements, verifying documentation, maintaining traceability, and assisting warehouse and logistics operations as directed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Aviation Parts Runner is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Transport aircraft parts, materials, tools, and related items from the materials warehouse to assigned maintenance technicians and/or aircraft
- Retrieve serviceable and unserviceable aircraft parts, components, and materials from technicians and/or aircraft and return them to the warehouse for proper processing, inspection, and inventory control
- Verify that all required documentation, tags, labels, certifications, and accompanying paperwork are complete, accurate, and properly attached to parts prior to delivery
- Ensure unserviceable parts returned to the warehouse are accompanied by the appropriate maintenance documentation and discrepancy records
- Coordinate and deliver Aircraft on Ground parts to outbound aircraft and verify proper transfer and loading by ground handling personnel
- Retrieve Aircraft on Ground parts arriving on inbound aircraft and transport them to the warehouse or directly to the assigned technician or aircraft, as required
- Maintain the security, accountability, and traceability of all parts and materials during transportation and handling
- Ensure all transported parts and materials are properly secured within the vehicle to prevent damage, contamination, or loss
- Operate company vehicles in a safe and professional manner while complying with all company policies and applicable traffic regulations
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company standards and insurance requirements
- Maintain assigned vehicles in a clean, orderly, and serviceable condition
- Report any vehicle deficiencies or maintenance concerns to management
- Support warehouse, inventory, and logistics operations as directed
- Maintain compliance with all safety, security, quality assurance, and environmental requirements
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management to support operational requirements
General Expectations
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail in all assigned duties
- Maintain effective communication with maintenance personnel, warehouse staff, and management
- Support the efficient movement of materials and timely aircraft maintenance activity
- Adhere to all applicable company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while performing assigned tasks
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience in parts running, materials handling, warehouse support, logistics, inventory, shipping, receiving, aviation support, or a related field preferred
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company standards and insurance requirements
- Must be able to operate company vehicles safely and professionally
- Strong attention to detail required
- Strong communication skills required
- Ability to follow procedures, documentation requirements, and safety standards
- Ability to support urgent Aircraft on Ground parts movement when required
- Ability to work with maintenance personnel, warehouse staff, ground handling personnel, and management
- Must be reliable, professional, and safety-focused
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States
About STS Line Maintenance
STS Line Maintenance operates line maintenance stations throughout the United States, Bahamas, United Kingdom, and France.
At each station, our teams offer a full range of support services, FAA/DER engineering assistance, AOG response teams, and enhanced reliability through rapid response times. Skilled mechanics stand ready to handle RON maintenance, turnaround checks, non-routine discrepancy reports, and ground equipment maintenance through scheduled or on-call action.
To learn more about STS Line Maintenance and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-359-4787 ext. 9176.
Equal Opportunity Employer
STS Line Maintenance is an equal opportunity employer.
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