Role Purpose Statement:
Under the general direction and guidance of the
Manager Materials and Logistics, the Materials Coordinator in Technical Stores
is responsible for organizing and controlling aircraft spares and tools
stockrooms. This role ensures spares are securely warehoused, handled, and
issued to aircraft maintenance work-stations, complying with KCAA requirements,
Civil Aviation Regulations, the Laws of Kenya, and company policies. The role
facilitates aircraft spares quality assurance and on-time release of aircraft
to service while upholding the highest safety standards.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Ensure aircraft spares requested by maintenance stations are
promptly issued to assist in the on-time release of aircraft during
maintenance.
- Ensure aircraft spares correctly relate to authenticated
attached documents, perform quality control checks, and record data
accurately in the database to ensure conformity to quality standards and
inventory visibility.
- Control and monitor the movement of spares, tools, and
equipment, with special attention to life-limited parts, to ensure
traceability and accountability.
- Monitor spares in the stores to maintain appropriate storage
conditions, segregation, and control of life-limited parts for effective
inventory management.
- Ensure correct packaging, storage, and handling of spares as
per manufacturers’ specifications, company policies, and regulatory
procedures.
- Drive/operate motorized equipment for safe and timely delivery
of parts and materials to maintenance areas to increase efficiency and
productivity.
- Handle direct purchasing of spares as part of Aircraft on
Ground (AOG) recovery efforts.
- Adhere to stores ethics to uphold safety, company values, and
principles of ethical Supply Management.
- Participate in stores policy formulation and process
improvement to enhance productivity.
- Manage the Aircraft Operator Certificate (AOC) Maintenance,
Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) systems.
Know-How:
- Technical Knowledge: Proficient in airline stores operations,
including handling, storage, and inventory management of aircraft spares
and tools.
- Management Skills: Effective in inventory control, quality
checks, and coordination of logistics.
- Human Relations Skills: Strong interpersonal skills for
collaboration with maintenance teams and adherence to ethical standards.
- Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of aviation industry
regulations, safety standards, and supply chain management.
Problem-Solving:
- Thinking Environment: Detail-oriented and compliance-driven,
requiring accuracy in inventory management and logistics.
- Thinking Challenge: Balancing efficient operation with strict
adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Accountability:
- Freedom to Act: Operates within the framework of aviation
industry regulations and company policies.
- Magnitude: Direct impact on the efficiency of maintenance
operations and aircraft serviceability.
- Impact of Decisions: Decisions affect inventory integrity,
safety compliance, and operational efficiency.
Certification:
- Education: Minimum of Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies
Management from a recognized university.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in airline stores
operations.
- Certification: Relevant industry certifications. Membership to
professional bodies is an added advantage. Motor Vehicle Driving License
preferred.
How To Apply