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Technical Buyer (Aircraft Material Services)

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20 March 2026

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STS Engineering Solutions is hiring a Technical Buyer in Denver, Colorado. This role supports aircraft material services by sourcing critical parts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring maintenance operations have what they need when they need it. If you know how to move fast, control cost, and keep supply lines tight under pressure, this is your lane.

Position Summary

The Technical Buyer is responsible for supporting the Maintenance organization with critical part requirements to fulfill variable demands that impact airline operations. This includes sourcing aircraft parts, initiating purchase orders, expediting existing orders, and coordinating logistics to meet both immediate and long-term operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Monitor Maintenance organization requirements and initiate purchasing actions to obtain required materials and services
  • Locate and evaluate sources of supply for aviation materials and related goods and services
  • Select optimal suppliers based on a lowest total cost model
  • Recommend alternate sources of supply when appropriate
  • Communicate delivery timelines and updates to internal customers
  • Expedite shipments to meet Maintenance service commitments
  • Act as a liaison between Accounts Payable, Material Services, and suppliers to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies
  • Analyze purchasing activity to ensure service levels are achieved
  • Recommend and implement strategic supply chain initiatives to reduce cost and improve service levels
  • Report cost savings and procurement activity to management on a monthly basis
  • Survey internal customers to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
  • Support e-commerce initiatives to streamline procurement processes
  • Optimize technical inventory to minimize holding and acquisition costs while maintaining required service levels
  • Maintain familiarity with training requirements as defined in Section 100.03 Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure compliance prior to performing job functions
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Materials Management

Authority

  • Has authority to cancel requisitions

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be available to work on site in Denver, Colorado
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Business or equivalent experience required
  • Four years of technical purchasing experience preferred
  • Active participation in NAPM, APICS, or Institute for Supply Management preferred; certification is a plus
  • Strongly preferred experience using AMOS and or TRAX systems for aircraft materials tracking and management
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and web-based systems
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Able and willing to travel as required
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the United States. STSES does not sponsor work visas
  • Demonstrates high performance in both quality and productivity
  • Willingness to comply with non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality policies

About STS Engineering Solutions

STS Engineering Solutions supports global aviation customers with specialized engineering, technical operations, and aircraft program services. From aircraft parts procurement to full-scale supply chain execution, our team delivers precision, speed, and accountability across every engagement.

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Senior Manager of Aircraft Materials Management

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20 March 2026

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Supply Chain Group Leader Jobs in Tonawanda, New York

STS Engineering Solutions is hiring a Senior Manager of Aircraft Materials Management in Denver, Colorado. This is a leadership role responsible for material fulfillment, supply chain performance, and cost control across aircraft operations. If you know how to manage teams, drive supplier performance, and keep fleets supported without bleeding margin, this is where you take control.

Position Summary

This role is principally responsible for all material fulfillment activities to ensure required materials and services are obtained and delivered on schedule and at the lowest total cost. The Senior Manager will lead policy development, training programs, operational analysis, and inventory control across aircraft material services.

This position also owns safety performance, supplier management, and cross-functional alignment across engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage, monitor, and coordinate Safety Management System activities, including:
    • Development, implementation, and maintenance of SMS
    • Hazard identification and safety risk assessments
    • Oversight of safety risk controls and continuous improvement
    • Promotion of safety culture across operations
    • Advising leadership on SMS performance and required improvements
  • Ensure safety performance meets defined risk thresholds and operational standards
  • Ensure personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned duties
  • Lead all Material Services activities for assigned Airbus fleets and MRO service providers
  • Interface with Engineering, Maintenance, Production Planning, and Quality Assurance to define material and service requirements
  • Ensure material requirements are communicated and executed across Material Planning, Purchasing, Repair and Warranty, and Material Services teams
  • Maintain visibility into total Material Services costs and identify cost savings opportunities, including warranty recovery and maintenance reserve optimization
  • Monitor service level performance and develop key performance metrics to measure and improve results
  • Establish training objectives and oversee execution of Material Services training programs
  • Develop and manage annual training plans and ensure documentation compliance
  • Manage MRO vendor evaluation and selection processes
  • Oversee vendor invoice approvals to ensure cost-effective material acquisition, inventory management, and logistics
  • Provide regular reporting on vendor performance and cost metrics
  • Implement inventory control processes including cycle counts and targeted audits to improve accuracy
  • Investigate inventory discrepancies and drive corrective actions
  • Train, develop, and manage Material Services teams including Coordinators, Managers, and Analysts
  • Oversee daily operations including material sourcing, purchase order creation, and delivery expediting
  • Drive continuous improvement across supply chain processes and team performance
  • Ensure supply chain policies and procedures are documented, deployed, and followed across the organization
  • Maintain familiarity with training requirements as defined in Section 100.03 Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure compliance

Authority

  • Holds overall authority for Material Services Management and Material Specialists
  • Holds authority to modify applicable sections of the General Maintenance Manual through established revision processes
  • Holds authority over inventory control systems and processes

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be available to work on site in Denver, Colorado
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Aerospace Management, or related field required
  • Minimum of five years of significant supply chain experience
  • Minimum of five years of multi-functional team leadership and cross-department project management experience
  • MRO contract development and administration experience preferred
  • Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Supply Management preferred
  • Strongly preferred experience using AMOS and or TRAX systems for aircraft materials tracking and management
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and web-based systems
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Able and willing to travel as required
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the United States. STSES does not sponsor work visas
  • Demonstrates high performance in both quality and productivity
  • Willingness to comply with non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality policies

About STS Engineering Solutions

STS Engineering Solutions supports global aviation customers with specialized engineering, technical operations, and aircraft program services. From aircraft materials management to full-scale supply chain leadership, our team delivers precision, speed, and accountability across every engagement.

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Assemblies and Configuration Specialist

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20 March 2026

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STS Engineering Solutions is hiring an Assemblies and Configuration Specialist in Denver, Colorado. This role supports aircraft configuration control, component tracking, and data integrity across fleet systems. If you understand how parts move, how systems track them, and why accuracy matters at scale, this is where you step in.

Position Summary

The Assemblies and Configuration Specialist is responsible for additions, updates, and corrections to the configuration of parts and assemblies within the Fleet Management Information System. This role supports aircraft inductions and ensures that all component movements on and off aircraft are accurately tracked and maintained.

The position plays a critical role in maintaining system accuracy, supporting compliance, and ensuring operational visibility across aircraft materials and configuration data.

Job Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain powerplant and landing gear configurations in FMIS and ERRP for the airline fleet
  • Maintain accurate records of removals and installations within the FMIS database
  • Audit and update assemblies in FMIS when assemblies are returned from repair shops
  • Ensure accurate tracking of engine, APU, and landing gear hours and cycles, correcting discrepancies when identified
  • Monitor compliance of ADs and SBs for assemblies and coordinate with AD management to ensure accurate tracking
  • Perform routine audits of aircraft and assembly configurations to maintain system accuracy
  • Provide reports and statements for assemblies to internal departments, lessors, and vendors
  • Coordinate with FMIS support to resolve complex transaction errors using SQL scripts when standard corrections are not possible
  • Perform conversion of serialized non-rotable parts into rotable parts within system records
  • Coordinate with Engineering to validate interchangeability and effectivity of new rotable part numbers
  • Provide Supply Chain with newly identified rotable part numbers to support forecasting and stocking strategies
  • Configure fleet types in FMIS, including updates related to rotable conversions
  • Support Records and Materials teams in resolving part transaction issues and perform system updates when required
  • Perform ongoing part number tracking audits to ensure accuracy
  • Maintain familiarity with training requirements as defined in Section 100.03 Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure compliance prior to performing job functions
  • Perform additional duties to support operational and system objectives

Authority

  • Has authority to advise on revisions to the RDSOP and GMM

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be available to work on site in Denver, Colorado
  • Preferred FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
  • Preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proficient with FMIS systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Airbus IPC, AMM, and CMM documentation
  • Strongly preferred experience using AMOS and or TRAX systems for aircraft materials tracking and records management
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and web-based systems
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Able and willing to travel as required
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the United States. STSES does not sponsor work visas
  • Demonstrates high performance in both quality and productivity
  • Willingness to comply with non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality policies

About STS Engineering Solutions

STS Engineering Solutions supports global aviation customers with specialized engineering, technical operations, and aircraft program services. From aircraft configuration control to material operations and long-term program support, our team delivers precision, speed, and accountability across every engagement.

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Material Operations Analyst

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20 March 2026

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Supply Chain Group Leader Jobs in Tonawanda, New York

STS Engineering Solutions is hiring a Material Operations Analyst in Denver, Colorado. This role supports aircraft material services with a focus on inventory optimization, demand planning, and process improvement. If you know how to balance inventory levels, reduce waste, and improve system accuracy without breaking operations, this is your lane.

Position Summary

The Analyst, Material Operations role focuses on three key areas: demand planning, inventory management, and process improvement. This position works cross-functionally to determine inventory needs, ensure reporting accuracy, and improve service level performance across aircraft material operations.

The Analyst will also develop and manage inventory tracking programs designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall operational performance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate on cross-functional teams to determine inventory needs based on planned demand
  • Analyze historical usage rates and component failure rates alongside Recommended Spares Provisioning Lists to determine optimal stocking levels and allocated spares
  • Minimize on-hand inventory while maintaining required service levels
  • Build team consensus on inventory requirements and decision-making processes for stocking level changes
  • Issue requisitions to buyers, answer questions, conduct reviews, and resolve open issues
  • Analyze existing inventory levels and open requisitions
  • Work with operations to manage changes in stocking levels
  • Develop processes to identify and track key metrics across the full inventory cycle
  • Gain consensus with operations on appropriate metrics and tracking processes
  • Review inventory management processes and gain alignment with Material Services teams
  • Review and improve cycle count processes to increase accuracy
  • Manage cycle count progress and track key performance metrics
  • Support operating groups in resolving supplier issues including commercial disputes, operational challenges, and communication gaps
  • Collaborate with operating teams to build action plans that improve inventory accuracy
  • Identify material operations processes that require redesign or enhancement to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • Map current processes, identify weaknesses, and implement improved workflows
  • Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of inventory levels
  • Maintain familiarity with training requirements as defined in Section 100.03 Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure compliance prior to performing job functions
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager, Materials Operations and Inventory Control

Authority

  • Has authority to make parts effective
  • Has authority to make parts interchangeable
  • Has authority to change part category

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be available to work on site in Denver, Colorado
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field required
  • Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or MBA preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, material planning, financial analysis, or related field
  • Experience sourcing airline goods and services preferred
  • Leadership or project management experience in supply chain operations or financial analysis preferred
  • Strongly preferred experience using AMOS and or TRAX systems for aircraft materials tracking and management
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and web-based systems
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Able and willing to travel as required
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the United States. STSES does not sponsor work visas
  • Demonstrates high performance in both quality and productivity
  • Willingness to comply with non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality policies

About STS Engineering Solutions

STS Engineering Solutions supports global aviation customers with specialized engineering, technical operations, and aircraft program services. From aircraft material support to long-term operational strategy, our team delivers precision, speed, and accountability across every engagement.

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Buyer AOG, Aircraft Material Services

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19 March 2026

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STS Engineering Solutions is hiring an AOG Buyer in Denver, Colorado. This role supports aircraft-on-ground operations where time is critical, decisions matter, and delays are not an option. If you know how to source parts under pressure, manage supplier performance, and keep maintenance operations moving, this is where you step in.

Position Summary

The Buyer, AOG is responsible for supporting Maintenance with critical part requirements to fulfill variable demands that impact airline operations. This includes sourcing aircraft parts, initiating purchase orders, expediting existing orders, and coordinating logistics to meet immediate operational needs.

This position also supports inventory planning across the system to ensure internal customer requirements and service levels are consistently met.

Job Responsibilities

  • Continuous follow up to ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met.
  • Coordinate internal part movements.
  • Maintain detailed records including all pertinent information for each request.
  • Communicate updates through reports with various departments.
  • Act as a liaison between Purchasing, Stores, and the Maintenance Operations Control Center.
  • Proactively monitor loan and borrow activity, MEL, CDL, and NEF item activity, and other key departmental metrics.
  • Proactively review stocking and usage levels.
  • Evaluate inventory requirements and establish proper minimum, maximum, and EOQ levels.
  • Identify interchangeable parts and seek Engineering approval for use.
  • Update part catalog to ensure 100 percent accuracy.
  • Maintain familiarity with training requirements as defined in Section 100.03 Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure training is current prior to performing job functions.
  • Perform all other duties as reasonably requested by the Senior Manager, Materials Management.

Authority

  • Has authority for aircraft part and tooling interchangeability.
  • Has authority for aircraft part and tooling effectivity.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be available to work on site in Denver, Colorado.
  • Previous airline or aviation experience required.
  • Previous purchasing and or inventory planning experience required.
  • College degree in Business, Aviation, or related field preferred.
  • Strongly preferred experience using AMOS and or TRAX applications for tracking and management of aircraft materials and records.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, web-based applications, SharePoint, and shared network drives.
  • Ability to understand and perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Able and willing to travel as required.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the United States. STSES does not sponsor work visas.
  • Demonstrates high performance in both quality and productivity.
  • Willingness to comply with non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality policies.

About STS Engineering Solutions

STS Engineering Solutions supports global aviation customers with specialized engineering, technical operations, and aircraft program services. From aircraft-on-ground response to long-term program support, our team delivers precision, speed, and accountability across every engagement.

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Aircraft Reliability Engineer

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2 March 2026

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STS Engineering Solutions is hiring an Aircraft Reliability Engineer in the Fort Worth, Texas area. This is a 1099 contractor position with potential for direct hire.

This role supports aircraft reliability programs for operators regulated under 14 CFR Part 91, 121, 125, 135, and 145. The selected candidate will provide data-driven analysis, regulatory reporting, and actionable recommendations to support Technical Operations teams and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable flight operations.

If you have strong aviation data analysis experience and understand how reliability drives operational performance, this is a high-impact opportunity within a performance-focused engineering team.

About STS Engineering Solutions

STS Engineering Solutions supports aircraft programs and technical operations for commercial and corporate aviation customers. Our Aircraft Programs and Technical Operations group provides specialized engineering and reliability services to help operators maintain compliance, improve fleet performance, and meet operational objectives.

We seek high-performing professionals who produce quality work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

Position Summary

The Aircraft Reliability Engineer supports regulatory and company aircraft reliability program requirements. This role analyzes maintenance data, identifies trends, performs statistical evaluations, and delivers reports that support informed decision-making across Technical Operations.

Actionable recommendations from this role directly contribute to safe and reliable aircraft operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect and compile maintenance data inputs including PIREPs, maintenance reports, non-routine findings, and shop teardown reports
  • Correct ATA coding and apply keyword tags to ensure accurate data analysis
  • Perform statistical modeling and reporting of CAMP requirements including Service Difficulty Reports, Mechanical Reliability Reports, CPCP evaluations, and maintenance check evaluations
  • Conduct chronic aircraft alerting and monitoring to identify repeat discrepancies
  • Perform root cause analysis and develop actionable corrective recommendations
  • Manage executive reliability dashboards and performance metrics
  • Support project management activities including action item tracking and meeting facilitation
  • Author FAA-required CASS reports, MRRs, SDRs, and MISRs
  • Support Reliability Control Board meetings
  • Coordinate with Maintenance Programs and Engineering to optimize maintenance programs
  • Represent customers at industry reliability working groups as required
  • Support Safety Management System outputs, Safety Risk Management, and Safety Assurance activities
  • Log and track assigned tasks in designated workspaces
  • Create and distribute status and performance reports
  • Support internal and client meetings related to CASS and departmental initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Strong data analysis experience in an aviation environment
  • Experience with data management tools such as PowerBI, Azure, or Tableau preferred
  • Expert-level Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Experience with web-based dashboards and reporting tools
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Ability to work extended periods at a computer
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States
  • Willingness to comply with confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements
  • Part 121 airline operations experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in data analytics, aviation, engineering, or related field
  • Experience supporting aircraft reliability programs
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to reliability and maintenance programs
  • Familiarity with OEM and Type Certificate Holder technical manuals
  • FAA Airframe and/or Powerplant License
  • Prior hands-on aircraft maintenance experience
  • Experience participating in industry reliability working groups
  • Experience with Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience using Adobe Acrobat DC
  • Multilingual capabilities
  • Residency in the DFW area preferred

Working Conditions

  • Remote or hybrid work environment within the DFW area
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
  • Occasional travel required
  • Compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations

About STS Engineering Solutions

STS Engineering Solutions delivers high-level engineering and technical services across commercial and corporate aviation sectors. We support aircraft operators with reliability analysis, regulatory compliance, and performance optimization strategies that drive operational excellence.

If you are ready to strengthen aircraft reliability programs in Fort Worth, Texas, apply today.

STS Engineering Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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