Aviation Parts Runner

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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
  • Meet Attendance Requirements
  • 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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Aviation Material Specialist

Aircraft Material Specialist Jobs

STS Line Maintenance is hiring an Aviation Material Specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to support daily aircraft maintenance operations through accurate material handling, inventory control and parts distribution.

This position is responsible for receiving, identifying, storing, issuing and delivering aircraft parts and materials while maintaining accurate records within the M&E system. The Aviation Material Specialist will also support HAZMAT handling requirements, stock transfers and inventory management for the Philadelphia line maintenance station.

Position Overview

The Aviation Material Specialist supports maintenance teams by ensuring required aircraft parts, supplies and materials are received, tracked, stored and delivered accurately.

This role requires previous material handling experience, strong organizational skills and the flexibility to work changing schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Ship, receive and store HAZMAT materials
  • Complete required HAZMAT certification during the initial training period
  • Record incoming and outgoing parts and assemblies accurately
  • Receive, tag, identify, handle and sort aircraft parts
  • Issue and deliver parts to aircraft as required
  • Maintain the M&E system and ensure records remain current
  • Report system inconsistencies to the appropriate supervisor
  • Maintain required inventory levels of supplies and solvents
  • Perform stock transfers between locations
  • Physically move inventory as required
  • Receive and issue parts through the M&E system
  • Support accurate inventory control and material tracking
  • Perform additional duties assigned by the Stores Supervisor, Stores Manager or designee

Qualifications

  • Previous material handling experience required
  • Experience receiving, identifying, tagging and sorting parts
  • Ability to issue and deliver parts to aircraft
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in a team environment
  • Ability to read and understand company and manufacturer manuals
  • Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when required
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
  • Must meet attendance requirements
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including day and midnight schedules
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Clean driving record required
  • Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check
  • Ability to pass required background screening
  • Ability to obtain required airport access and badging

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience managing HAZMAT materials
  • Trax experience

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to work varying schedules based on operational needs
  • Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs and work stands without assistance
  • Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl and stoop frequently in confined spaces
  • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted
  • Must be willing to work in changing climate conditions
  • Must be able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels
  • Must be able to perform assigned duties safely and effectively
  • Must own and provide a minimum set of hand tools
  • Candidates may be required to complete a phone screen and onsite interview

Rate of Pay

Pay ranges from $17 to $18 per hour based on previous experience.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)

Part-time positions do not include benefits.

About STS Line Maintenance

STS Line Maintenance operates 51 line maintenance stations throughout the United States, Bahamas, United Kingdom and France.

At each of these stations, 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 via scheduled or on-call action.

Apply Today

If you have material handling experience and are ready to support aircraft maintenance operations through accurate parts control, inventory management and material distribution, apply today to join STS Line Maintenance as an Aviation Material Specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Line Maintenance is an equal opportunity employer.

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