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Aircraft Parts Counter & Purchaser

Full Job Description

Self-motivated with exceptional work ethic and attention to detail. Must be eager to learn in a fast paced environment searching buying and selling aviation parts. Sell parts to all customers, over the counter, through the shop or on the phone.

Essential Duties

  • Assist customers in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner.
  • Answer phone calls and provide price quotes and other information.
  • Review shop estimates to ensure correct parts are ordered and pricing is in line with the estimate.
  • Provide high-level service to both internal and external customers.
  • Pull and fill orders from stock.
  • Fill out-of-stock parts or shop materials that need immediate attention.
  • Locate out-of-stock parts from vendors and/or other sources and submit emergency orders if necessary.
  • Notify mechanics or customers when special ordered parts have been received.
  • Notify the shop when all parts have arrived and when they will be delivered.
  • Pull orders for shop orders, making sure all parts are tagged with customer names and aircraft number.
  • Follow up on back-ordered parts.
  • Follow up on all cores out for evaluation.
  • Verify back-orders and handle all returns to vendors or stock those items not picked up or required.
  • List items on EBAY and/or Partsbase databases for resale.
  • Replenish assigned inventory daily.
  • Make sure all internal requests for parts are billed on work order.
  • Receive payment from counter customers or obtain credit authorization.
  • Ensure that all charge sales are signed by the customer.
  • Ensure that all customers receive their copy of the invoice.
  • Issue credit for parts returned, ensuring that the original invoice or its number is available so that purchase and pricing can be verified.
  • Issue and track requested shop tools to mechanics.
  • Keep orderly records of all orders, invoices, and special-order parts.
  • Set up orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick-up, using UPS or FEDEX accounts and freight.
  • Participate in all training programs that are made available.
  • Keep current on new products and product updates.
  • Participate with the manager in maintaining a lost sales tracking program.
  • Maintain professional appearance.
  • Other tasks as assigned.
  • Benefits :

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Simple IRA benefits
  • Job Requirements are :

  • English : requires strong written, verbal, and reading comprehension skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
  • Ability to carry or lift 50lbs or more at times.
  • Schedule : Monday- Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm