Senior Materials Officer

The Senior Materials Officer plans and controls technical inventory so that aircraft maintenance teams have the parts, tools and equipment required to meet operational service levels. The role balances material availability with cost efficiency and supports asset management, procurement, provisioning, surplus control and inventory reporting. It uses demand forecasts and fleet requirements to recommend appropriate stock levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Review open material requisitions and arrange suitable orders to secure spare availability at an appropriate cost.
• Raise purchase, sales and service orders and review invoices to support timely processing and payment.
• Calculate and update ERP reorder levels for consumables and current assets.
• Recommend stock levels for cabin, airframe, tools and ground support equipment using demand and fleet forecasts.
• Support provisioning, procurement, surplus identification, disposal and scrap activities as fleet requirements change.
• Monitor tool calibration, component guarantees and inventory reports, and coordinate spares for lease returns or modifications.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical qualification is required.
• At least five years of aviation inventory-management experience is required.
• A proven background in aviation asset management, provisioning, procurement, contract management or supplier management is expected.
• Knowledge of IPC, ITM and MPD manuals, RSPLs, spare repair, warranty and OEM support arrangements is recommended.

Skills and Competencies

The position calls for analytical inventory planning, supplier coordination, cost awareness and accurate ERP reporting. Familiarity with aircraft technical materials and the ability to work with maintenance, reliability and procurement teams are important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time position within Operations & Guest Experience. The role supports scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and contributes to inventory optimisation, spend control and material availability.

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