The Crating Fabrication Technician is a critical member of the Operations team and supports the team in the storage and global shipment of aircraft components and related assemblies.

·        Builds crates to specifications for items to be shipped.

• Assist with Loading and Unloading shipments onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, and containers.
• Forklift experience.
• Aid with inventory, if needed.
• Maintain compliance with FAA, AFRA, & ASA guidelines and certification.
• Utilizes Industry and UAM resources to identify and verify components.
• Provide professional communication to both internal and external clients.
• Strives for continuous improvements to increase efficiencies in the warehouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned management.

Duties

• Perform all tasks as assigned by the Supervisor to help ensure projects are conducted IAW OSHA and all, industry (AFRA/ASA), local, state and federal regulations (FAA).
• Complete ADC Equipment Checklist daily to ensure the operational integrity of facility equipment and report any discrepancies to the Supervisors.
• Complete ADC Facility Inspections in your assigned area to ensure the cleanliness of the facility and be sure to report any discrepancies to the Supervisors.
• Fabricate crates as assigned by the Supervisors with the upmost craftsmanship to ensure the integrity and safe delivery of aircraft components.
• Champion the UAM brand values, people values, community initiatives, demonstrating the vision for others, and acting as a role model both within UAM and externally.
• Help to champion positive moral around the facility by:
• Showing up to work with a healthy, positive attitude.
• Maintaining a positive work ethic throughout the day.
• Be a positive influence on your fellow team members by building them up, not belittling them.
• Assist in material control and efficiency and labor efficiency.
• Help to eliminate fraud waste and abuse by using only the material and supplies you need to complete a task. Any left-over material should be placed back into supply.
• Stay constant and consistent on tasks assigned, stay busy not complacent.
• Fabricate crates within 10% of predetermined time as outlined by Supervisors.
• Maintain a facility of safety and ensure a safety-oriented culture.
• Properly use proper PPE as outlined in the ADC Job Safety Analysis.
• Ensure PPE is in proper working condition – defects need to be reported to the Supervisor.
• Inform other team members of unsafe working conditions/practices when noticed.
• Look out for each other.

Personal Qualities

Fabrication Technician characteristics include:

·        Unquestionable integrity and personal character.

·        Down to earth values, perseverance and optimism.

·        A strong, results-orientation and desire to compete and win – but not at all costs.

o   We all should want to win but not at the expense of safety.

·        Very strong work ethic and a willingness to lead by example.

·        A keen sense of urgency and the desire to drive value-added changes.

·        Self-confident but not arrogant or egotistical.

·        Transparent and collaborative team and relationship building skills.

·        Creative and resourceful.

·        Tenacious and hard working.

·        Neat and Orderly.

·        Abide by UAM Rules and Regulations.

·        Interested in personal development and continual learning.

Qualifications

·        Must have strong craftsman skills and be able to operate equipment such as hand and power tools.

·        Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

·        Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

The Logistics Auditor leads a team of Logistics Coordinators in packing, crating and shipping UAM inventory, worldwide. The SLC also:

Audits customer agreements for completeness before a logistics plan is initiated

·        Maintain compliance with OSHA, FAA, AFRA, & ASA guidelines and certifications, as applicable

• Accountable for the safety and accuracy of all UAM shipments and receivables through audits, and visual inspection, when needed
• Maintain spreadsheets of receiving and shipping statistics
• Ensure through audit the packing of unit(s) for shipment and verify all necessary paperwork is included with each shipment
• Ensure Quarantine and Verona receiving logs are kept current
• Report shipping/receiving defects to warehouse management
• Maintains the existing logistics process and makes incremental improvements that increase efficiency
• Monitors and achieves logistics metrics set by warehouse management
• Lives and breathes UAM’s Quality Control Manual and enforces all related policies and procedures
• Abide by the posted AOG (Aircraft-On-Ground) schedule, and maintain availability during AOG period
• Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to:

·        Sr. Logistics Specialist

·        Logistics Manager

 Qualifications & Experience:

·        Previous people leadership – either directly or in functional groups

·        Overall strong leadership qualities

·        High school diploma or equivalent

·        Have the ability to analyze data, search for errors and autonomously work towards solutions

·        Work well against critical deadlines with the ability to multi-task

·        Have good computer skills, especially the Microsoft Office Suite, with attention to detail

·        Be goal-oriented, persuasive, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team

·        Warehouse & Inventory experience is a plus

·        Aviation experience desired

Personal Qualities:

·        Possess a hands-on approach and willing to roll up his/her sleeves in a team environment

·        Proven ability to take ownership and personally meet deadlines

·        Decisive, project oriented, and highly results driven

·        A detailed and problem-solving individual

·        Proven leader and team player who endorses a consensus-oriented culture yet has the confidence to challenge the status quo, initiate change, and take ownership

·        Flexible approach to work and the ability to see different scenarios and project outcomes

·        Motivated, enterprising and enthusiastic, working well under commercial pressure and thriving on being given challenges and accepting responsibility

·        Possesses strong integrity, ethics, and a down-to-earth, open personality that aligns with the UAM culture, acting as a role model for the strategic operational functions for the company, maintaining a level of trust and reliability that inspires others to deliver to a high level

·        Strong values, grind, perseverance and optimism

·        The ability to communicate and interact with executives and customers at all levels and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

·        Decisive and willing to make tough decisions

·        Strong written and oral communication skills

·        Ability to pass background and drug screening

We are looking for a Candidate with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience with Quality Assurance practices and methodologies or three years (3) experience

shipping and receiving product in a Warehouse environment. The Candidate will be responsible for assuring Universal Assets Management Quality Management System goals and directives are met with accuracy and on time commitment.

Description & Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data.
• Serves as a member of a multi-functional or technical team. Responsible for implementing the overall Quality Program for a diversity of products and services in support of UAM business goals.
• Independently performs audits/surveillance of UAM Processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met.
• Investigates and provides data on customer complaints/concerns regarding UAM processes which impact customer satisfaction.
• Conducts collection and analysis of quality information from multiple sources for the development of quality strategy and programs
• Evaluating existing Quality documentation and procedures for compliance and accuracy.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues related to quality and/or operational issues while meeting deadlines.
• Leads and collaborates on non-conformance and CAPA investigations
• Provides Audit support to operations teams including pre audit readiness verification, audit participation as needed, and post audit corrective action
• Develops and implements databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of company records and reports as required.
• Perform any other related duties including compliance tasks as assigned and needed

REQUIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

·        High School diploma

·        Excellent attention to detail and record keeping.

·        Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point

·        Organized, attention to detail and maintain appropriate analytical skills.

·        Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

·        Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

·        Normal math skills such as: add, subtract, divide, multiply

·        Able to lift 40 lbs.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

·        Warehouse Quality Operations  a plus

·        Knowledge of the Aircraft Suppliers Association requirements a plus

·        Knowledge of Aircraft parts / maintenance a plus

Job Description: 

The Logistics Specialist (LS) is tasked with packing, crating and shipping UAM inventory, worldwide. The LS also:

·        Verify items to be received into inventory; both physical and remote receiving

·        Responsible for the packing and unpacking of unit(s) for receiving and shipping

• Ensure accurate and concise documentation for receiving and shipping

·        Receives into inventory Repair Orders, RMAs, and UAM Purchase Orders, and enters Air Waybills into receiving log when delivered

·        Utilizes shipping software, i.e. FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, etc., to optimize shipping and transport procedures

• Accountable for the safety and accuracy of UAM outgoing shipments worldwide

·        Coordinates the delivery of components and related assemblies to UAM customers

• Administers and abides by UAM’s logistics program in accordance with relevant regulations
• Creates a manifest for components to be received or shipped for 3rd Party customers

·        Communicates effectively with other UAM departments, as needed

• Monitors and achieves logistics metrics (KPI) set by warehouse management
• Familiarity with UAM’s Quality Control Manual and all related policies and procedures and makes incremental improvements that increase efficiency

• Performs receiving and shipping audits/cycle counts, as requested by management
• Abides by the posted AOG (Aircraft On Ground) schedule, and maintains availability during AOG period
• Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to:

·        GDC Director/Manager:

 Qualifications & Experience:

·        High school diploma or equivalent

·        Have the ability to analyze data, search for errors and autonomously work towards solutions

·        Work well against critical deadlines with the ability to multi-task

·        Be goal-oriented, persuasive, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team

·        Warehouse & Inventory experience is a plus

·        Aviation experience is a plus

·        Computer skills are a plus, especially the Microsoft Office Suite, with attention to detail

 Personal Qualities:

·        Possess a hands-on in approach and willing to roll up his/her sleeves in a team environment.

·        Proven ability to take ownership and personally meet deadlines.

·        Decisive, project oriented, and highly results driven.

·        A detailed and problem solving individual.

·        Proven team player who endorses a consensus oriented culture yet has the confidence to challenge the status quo, initiate change, and take ownership.

·        Flexible approach to work and the ability to see different scenarios and project outcomes.

·        Motivated, enterprising and enthusiastic, working well under commercial pressure and thriving on being given challenges and accepting responsibility.

·        Possesses strong integrity, ethics, and a down-to-earth, open personality that aligns with the UAM culture, maintaining a level of trust and reliability.

·        Strong values, grind, perseverance and optimism.

·        The ability to communicate and interact with executives and customers at all levels and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

·        Decisive and willing to make tough decisions.

·        Strong written and oral communication skills.

·        Ability to pass background and drug screening

UAM Account Managers are ultimately responsible for marketing and selling our aviation component inventory to customers around the world in a timely manner.  This includes the growth and development of the customer base, to include airlines, MRO’s, and other companies in the business of buying & selling aircraft components. UAM Sales operates under a “people to people†business model where relationships and customer service set us apart from other companies in the industry.

These responsibilities include:

•  Establish and grow relationships with customers to achieve all goals set forth for those accounts, keeping customer service the priority

·   Meet monthly and quarterly sales goals

·   Support outside sales with customer data and quote history

·   Receive RFQ, customers inquiries

·   Provide customers with quotes, follow up on quotes

·   Negotiate Sales price to close sales & assist junior sales team members is closing sales.

·   Initiate & maintain contact with a high-volume of customers to develop further business

·   Attend morning meeting with other Sales Department Operations to coordinate daily activity Assist Credit and Collection Manager in obtaining payments

•  Identify customer requirements, issues, and needs, find a solution for those requirements, and see the solution through to completion

•  Use creativity to improve the current sales process, focus on constant improvement

•  Generate a large volume of phone calls to further build relationships with new customers

•  Identify new customers and opportunities to include both airlines and other aviation companies interested in purchasing aviation components

•  Achieve all sales goals, both monthly and annual

•  Report results to the management team by collecting, analyzing and summarizing sales activity and information

•  Maintain professional & technical knowledge by attending company training events, industry workshops, and following industry news & publications to stay current on the state of aviation and trends in the industry

Skills/Qualifications

Relationship building, emphasizing excellence, negotiation, prospecting skills, meeting sales goals, creativity, sales planning, independence, motivation for sales, leadership skills,  customer service, self-confidence required.

In addition, candidates should possess the following:

•       University education. Aviation focus, minimum level Bachelor’s degree preferred.

•       Technical background and experience in records trace for aircraft, engines, and major components preferred.

•       Strong sales background – 5-10+ years – Component Sales experience is preferred, know how to foster and close a sale.

•       Long, established history of building relationships with contacts & companies.

•       Understanding (or ability/willingness to learn) UAM products & services.

•       International sales experience and knowledge of global cultures.

•       Excellent written and telephone communication.