Maintenance Material Planner

The Maintenance Material Planner reports to the Manager of Inventory and is responsible for the cost-effective, efficient procurement, and shipping of aircraft spares to meet the requirements of the Aircraft Maintenance Organizations in order minimize unscheduled ground time due to materials.

• Procures and ensures delivery of material to meet aircraft requirements.

• Ensures that all materials procured meet Mesa Air Group and FAA standards for quality.

• Coordinates MEL requirements with Maintenance control, Tech desk, and Maintenance Managers to ensure parts are available for overnight maintenance.

• Seeks out and evaluates new sources of supply vendors to achieve cost reduction goals without jeopardizing quality or delivery.

• Procures and processes material requisitions following Mesa Air Group purchasing procedures.

• Alerts management to any irregularities of material requisitions and vendor improprieties.

• Provides all required departments with current status of open requisitions and purchase orders.

• Coordinates and communicates with Materials/Receiving Department on receipt of purchase orders; resolves any discrepancies with vendors on quantity, pricing, or documentation.

• Performs any other duties as required or directed.