Aviation Logistics Specialist

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Job Description

Will perform field and sustainment level maintenance support and augmentation to include: production control, quality control, supply management, maintenance, and repair of aircraft.

Position requires a skilled logistics specialist with the ability to perform multiple formats of logistics supply chain management to include military supply codes and civilian transport. Organizational, intermediate, and depot level experience are desired to inspect, repair, remove, and replace aeronautical system parts and components. Requires skill in database management, repairable documentation procedures, support equipment management, tools and tool room management, HAZMAT procedures, and precision calibration tools tracking. Shall work in specialized shops associated with fixed base operations field level maintenance as well as perform troubleshooting, testing, maintenance repairs, and technical directive compliance on the H-60 airframe in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Essential Responsibilities

Current or previous experience performing complex logistics work to include but not limited to:

The contractor provided logistics technician with supply specialist abilities to assist the RSNF in the following:

Assists in the planning, coordinating, and integrating the overall logistics and supply support requirements of all organic aviation systems and assets.
Reviews available documents on the acquisition, basing, and operational mission requirements of RSNF systems to determine and recommend the most suitable organic and cost effective logistics and supply support concepts.
Assists in the preparation of an integrated logistics and supply support plan, follow-on support plan, and other major program supply acquisition and follow-on planning documents as appropriate.
Participates in meetings and conferences, and reviews on-going and planned logistics and supply programs. Assists in enhancing the RSNF participation in such meetings through recommended agendas, and the review and organization of information and data on logistics and supply issues addressed in the final proposed agenda.
Conducts studies and analysis of logistics and supply related issues, determining the trade-off and cost effectiveness of alternative courses of action to assist in and enhance the decision-making process.
Tracks and analyzes logistics and supply data to determine the effectiveness of various logistics and supply management indicators. Identifies trends and logistics and supply support deficiencies and makes recommendations to improve logistics and supply support-ability as appropriate.
Prepares and reviews logistics and supply operational and contingency plans, as appropriate, and assists in the preparation of logistics support annexes to such plans to ensure the logistics and supply support-ability of operational requirements.
Assesses and makes recommendations, as appropriate, on the feasibility of automation of various aspects of logistics and supply support.
Participates in the planning and evaluation of exercises to ensure that logistics and supply support concepts are responsive to operational needs. Makes recommendations for improvements where necessary to increase the effectiveness of support required.
Determines the need for, prepares, and conducts individual and group training, as required, on areas of interest within the logistics and supply area.
Assists in the development of various program, contracts, logistics, and supply plans as appropriate.
Prepares correspondence on a daily basis on a variety of logistics and supply related issues as may be required.
Evaluates logistics and supply support system requirements and identifies capabilities necessary to support projected operational force and mission requirements. Recommends appropriate management actions for achieving program, contracts, logistics, and supply system growth and modernization goals.
Analyzes, organizes, plans, and administers various phases of day-to-day provisioning, spares, or maintenance and repair activities for one or more programs of moderate scope.
Analyzes contractual documents, technical data, customer usage data, customer maintenance practices, customer operation characteristics, and related reports for assigned contracts to determine spares provisioning or maintenance and repair requirements.
Develops logistics plans in order to enhance distribution of goods and supplies. Identifies, prioritizes, and assesses key logistics assets and infrastructures.
Assists in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control. Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors inventory and analyzes requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve desired delivery times.

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of relevant experience with bachelor's degree; 5+ years of relevant experience with master's degree.
Requires experience in related military logistics and supply functional disciplines.
A working knowledge of automated logistics and supply support systems is required.
Experience in developing plans, studies and analysis, conducting briefings and training is desired.
Familiarity with the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program is desired. Previous experience with US logistics and supply support to foreign nations in an overseas environment is also desired.
A minimum of a high school diploma is required.

Clearance Requirement

Must be able to obtain and maintain a NAC(T3) background investigation and drug test. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials and authorization. May be required to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the quality policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable quality system documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his or her quality management and customer satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his or her job.

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