Logistics And Supply Chain Specialist

Billings Flying Service (BFS) is a solutions provider for the aviation industry, specializing in aerial firefighting and heavy lift services. Leveraging 35+ years of experience with fixed wing and rotorcraft, BFS is positioned to solve the most difficult aviation problems. Since 1997, BFS has operated fire-fighting helicopters across the world, including Chile, Indonesia, Korea and the United States. The BFS fleet consists of CH-47Ds, UH-60s, and various other light aircraft. Aircraft are supported through BFS’s FAA 145 repair station and talented staff.

BFS owns and operates a FAA 145, AS9110, and Boeing certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for the CH-47 Chinook. Established in 2019, the MRO facility supports the BFS Chinook fleet, commercial customers, the United States military, and foreign governments. The facility focuses on drivetrain, dynamics, hydraulics, actuation, and flight controls.

The Supply Chain and Logistics Specialist is responsible for facilitating and managing parts and tooling requests as they are received from the Aircraft Operations and Maintenance staff. The specialist serves a main point of contact for providing detailed logistics and support. This position provides an opportunity to become a part of a fast-growing aerospace company that encourages employees to be creative, entrepreneurial, and take action to find solutions to problems!

Duties include:

Respond to O&M staff parts requests daily and delegate requests to appropriate channel

Manage both in-person and Pentagon (ERP) inflow and outflow of aircraft parts, tools, materials, and hardware while directly interfacing with the quality department

Coordinate local logistics with supply chain and warehousing including transporting components, tools, materials, and hardware within the campus

Promptly communicate urgent needs and abnormal inventory levels to supply chain and warehousing

Interface directly with O&M staff and support or delegate topics that require troubleshooting

Provide insight on inventory levels of aircraft components, tools, hardware, and materials to support maintenance decision making processes

Work directly with vendors to procure aircraft related components, materials, and tools that are immediately needed. Create purchase and repair orders. t

Requirements

Must be able to read and write English

High level of both verbal and written communication skills

General understanding of supply chain and aircraft operations

Familiarity with aircraft components, tooling, hardware, and materials

Ability to work independently and make economic decisions based on overall company vision and direction

Fluent in the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Frequently lift / push / carry items up to 50 pounds

Ability to read, analyze and interpret illustrated part catalogs, technical procedures, schematics, and other technically oriented documents (preferred)

Two or Four year degree in a business/supply chain/aviation related field is desired but not required if experience is commensurate (preferred)

Candidate must be flexible with schedule and willing to be on call periodically during nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Full time employment (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) with competitive compensation based on experience and credentials. Medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with up to 4% company match.
• These benefits are available after initial waiting period.
• Flexible Work Life Balance