About the role
Description
National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.
Job Title: Heavy Check Material Coordinator
Location: Orlando, FL (Home-Based)
Department: Materials
Reports To: Senior Director of Materials
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: The Heavy Check Material Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and cost-effective planning, procurement, and distribution of aircraft parts and materials in support of National Airlines' heavy maintenance operations. This role is critical in maintaining material readiness during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events, with a strong focus on compliance, operational continuity, and effective inventory management. The ideal candidate brings aviation materials experience, a strong understanding of FAA regulatory requirements, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Essential Functions
Procure, repair, and stock aircraft components in compliance with National Airlines’ General Maintenance Manual (GMM), company policies, and FAA regulations.
Source and acquire materials and components at or below market value for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and other critical maintenance scenarios.
Track material usage trends during heavy checks and recommend adjustments to safety stock levels to support future maintenance events.
Identify, source, and facilitate delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance material requirements in real time.
Serve as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Planning, and the Heavy Maintenance Material Representatives to ensure material availability aligns with work packages.
Maintain daily communication with heavy check teams to address emergent needs and minimize delays in aircraft turnaround times.
Monitor borrowed or loaned parts and ensure timely return to vendors or lending organizations to reduce exposure to penalty costs.
Review and verify all parts used in maintenance are appro…
