Aerospace Materials and Stores Specialists
Job Description
The Aerospace Materials Specialist (AMS) plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in the aviation industry. The AMS is responsible for ensuring that the technicians always have the correct parts, components, and raw materials needed for work on the aircraft. The AMS is an expert in materiel handling and maintaining the inventory of stored items — shipping, receiving, stocking, moving, or issuing crucial support products such as parts, components, sealants, lubricants, and raw materials in routine and AOG (aircraft on ground) situations. The AMS tags and catalogues every single item for immediate and future use. The workplace is a clean shop environment.
Other job titles
Aviation Stock Keeper/Storekeeper
HazMat Specialist
Import/Export Specialist
Materials Technologist
Purchaser
Shipping/Receiving Agent
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The Canadian Council of Aerospace & Aviation manages the certification process for this and other regulated careers in our industry.
Our industry has identified this career as in-demand, and is looking for certified skilled labourers to fill positions in this role. Use our self-assessment screening tool, and we’ll help you determine what steps you need to take to expedite your certification for Aerospace Materials and Stores Specialists.
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Work, Education &
Requirements
Places you
could work
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Organizations (MROs)
Aircraft Operators
Manufacturers
Supply Chain Management Organizations
The Canadian Forces
Distributors
Sales Organizations
Typical
education
Completion of Secondary School (required)
Completion of an Aviation Maintenance program at a college or approved training organization (an asset)
Comprehensive on-the-job training (available at most companies)
Experience as an Aviation Stock Keeper or Aviation Maintenance Technician (an asset)
CCAA certification (an asset)
Other
requirements
Thorough familiarity with safe work practices, and rules and regulations
Experience in working with hazardous materials
Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, and precise
Ability to shift priorities quickly and work within tight time constraints
Experience with inventory, and logistics
Investigative skills
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills in dealing with personnel from other departments, customers and manufacturers’ representatives, along with shop personnel — must be a team player
Proficiency with computers and software