Excel Helicopters Ltd, a helicopter maintenance company in Essex is seeking to hire a part-time to full-time Stores/ Parts Manager.
A proactive “Store Person” who can work under their own initiative, with high attention to detail, and a strong safety-conscious mindset.
Aviation stores personnel are essential for maintaining the airworthiness of helicopter Aircrafts by managing inventory, tracking parts movement, and ensuring compliance with aviation safety regulations (Part CAO and Part 145)
Key Responsibilities
- Receiving & Inspection: Checking incoming aircraft parts against purchase orders, verifying part numbers, and inspecting for damage upon receipt.
- Traceability & Certification: Ensuring all parts have appropriate certification (e.g., EASA/CAA Form 1) and that all paperwork is correctly filed and maintained.
- Inventory Management: Issuing parts to engineers/maintenance technicians, managing shelf-life items, conducting stock checks, and performing daily stock movement updates in ERP systems.
- Handling & Storage: Storing parts according to manufacturer and regulatory guidelines and ensuring controlled, clean and climate-controlled storage conditions.
- Dispatching: Packing and shipping various parts for repair and sale.
- Logistics/Driving: Potential daily shuttle runs to off-site facilities or collecting parts from suppliers.
Essential Requirements
- Aviation Background: Prior experience in an aviation or aerospace stores environment is highly preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with helicopter parts, components, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environments.
- Computer Skills: Proficient with inventory management software and Microsoft for tracking parts movement.
- Compliance Awareness: Understanding of safety regulations, such as Part 145 Part CAO and CAMO requirements.
- Logistics Experience: Experience with picking, packing, and courier systems.
- Physical Stamina: Able to work in a fast-paced environment, acting calm under pressure and with accuracy.
- Loyalty: to exercise commitment and loyalty to the role and the company.
- Driving License: A full driving license is usually required.
Working Arrangements
- Flexibility: Options for part-time (e.g., minimum 21 hours per week) which can transition to full-time (approx. 35-38 hours).
- Shifts: Normally Monday–Friday
