Materials Receiving Inspector
3 days ago
Las Vegas
Job Description This Is How We Fly At JSX, we’re not just a lifestyle carrier – we’re a lifestyle employer. Here, entrepreneurship meets determination, and excellence is our standard. We believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, and every day, we strive to create a Joyful, Simple eXperience for our Customers. Join us, and find your runway to growth, innovation, and success. About the Role: As a Materials Receiving Inspector, you play a safety-critical role in ensuring that every aircraft part, component, tool, and material received by the organization meets all regulatory, quality, and company standards after entering inventory. Serving as a key control point in the aviation supply chain, you will verify part identity, condition, quantity, and traceability while reviewing all associated airworthiness documentation in accordance with FAA regulations, company manuals, and industry standards. Your work directly supports aircraft airworthiness and prevents unapproved or non-conforming parts from entering service. Working closely with the Materials, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Quality teams, you will perform detailed inspections of incoming shipments, identify discrepancies or damage, and take appropriate action—including rejection or quarantine—when needed. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong judgment, and the ability to consistently enforce compliance, even in fast-paced or time-sensitive situations such as AOG events. Accurate processing of inventory transactions, including serialized part tracking, condition codes, and system entries, is essential to maintaining traceability, inventory integrity, and overall operational readiness. Beyond daily receiving and inspection activities, you will support regulatory audits, internal quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining organized records and identifying trends or recurring issues with vendors, documentation, or handling practices. Professionalism, effective communication, and a safety-first mindset are essential, as you serve as a critical gatekeeper for compliance, quality, and safety within the aviation operation. A Day in the Life: Your day will be fast-paced and detail-driven, centered around ensuring that every part entering our operation is safe, compliant, and ready to support aircraft reliability. Typical responsibilities include: • Prioritizing Incoming Work: Start your shift by reviewing inbound shipments, priority receipts, and any Aircraft on Ground (AOG) needs to determine inspection order. You’ll coordinate closely with Materials, Maintenance, and Purchasing to understand operational priorities., • Receiving Incoming Materials: Receive aircraft parts, components, tools, and materials from carriers or internal transfers, verifying contents against purchase orders, packing documentation, and inspection checklists—especially for life-limited parts., • Performing Detailed Inspections: Conduct thorough receiving inspections to confirm part numbers, descriptions, quantities, serial numbers, batch/lot numbers, and overall material condition., • Validating Airworthiness Documentation: Review and confirm the accuracy of FAA Form 8130-3, Certificates of Conformance, repair station tags, and all supporting documentation to ensure full traceability and regulatory compliance., • Identifying and Addressing Discrepancies: Spot issues such as damage, missing records, incorrect parts, or traceability gaps. When identified, you’ll take the appropriate action—rejecting materials or placing them in quarantine., • Processing Inventory Transactions: Accurately receive all items into the inventory management system, applying correct condition codes, locations, and serialized tracking to maintain inventory integrity., • Routing and Labeling Accepted Materials: Label, tag, and route approved materials to stockrooms, staging areas, or maintenance teams, while ensuring quarantined or rejected items remain properly segregated., • Coordinating With Key Stakeholders: Communicate promptly with Purchasing, Quality, and Maintenance when discrepancies arise or when urgent needs emerge—especially during time-critical or AOG situations., • Maintaining a Safe and Organized Work Area: Keep the receiving and inspection area clean, efficient, and compliant with safety and quality standards at all times., • Supporting Audits and Documentation Needs: Assist with internal and external audits by providing organized inspection records and documentation upon request., • Make a Tangible Impact: Your attention to detail ensures only safe, compliant, and fully traceable parts enter our operation—directly protecting aircraft airworthiness and passenger safety., • No Two Days Are the Same: From routine inspections to time-critical AOG situations, you’ll experience a fast-paced environment where every shipment brings a new challenge., • Be Part of a Team That Values You: You’ll collaborate daily with Maintenance, Materials, Purchasing, and Quality teams who rely on your expertise to keep operations running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who is: • Adaptable: You thrive in dynamic environments, adjusting quickly to changing priorities, weather, and operational needs., • Collaborative: You know how to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams., • Communicative: You share information clearly and confidently across teams, helping to build trust and streamline operations., • Detail-Oriented: You understand that precision matters – especially when it comes to aircraft performance., • Organized: You manage your time and priorities effectively, keeping projects on track and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks., • High school diploma or equivalent, • 2+ years of experience in aviation logistics, materials, stores, quality control, or supply chain operations within a Part 135, Part 121, MRO, or military aviation environment, • 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience, overseeing stores, logistics, or inventory personnel across hangar and/or warehouse operations receiving aviation materials., • Must have hands-on Inspection experience and extensive experience in Transport Category Aircraft, • Detailed knowledge or proficient in the utilization of Federal Aviation Regulations, FAA forms and documents, • Proficient in blueprint reading and interpretation, shop mathematics and QC Procedures, • Ability to occasionally lift 75+ pounds, • Ability to perform intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of standing., • Aviation-related education or training preferred, • Forklift certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)., • OSHA safety training certification, • Hazmat and Dangerous Goods Materials training certification, • Prior Quality Inspector or Receiving Inspector authorization, • A current and valid Driver’s license is required., • Strong working knowledge of inventory control systems (ERP/MRO software), including receiving, issuing, transfers, cycle counts, and reconciliation, • Familiarity with FAA regulatory requirements related to material handling, traceability, and airworthiness documentation, • Ability to complete recurrent, yearly training regarding inspection, verifying part identity, condition, quantity, traceability, regulatory audits, internal quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives., • Strong analytical skills and practical problem-solving skills., • Strong attention to detail., • Ability to work independently and closely follow directions. Pay & Perks: Compensation is $60,000 - $70,000 annually. This was established after performing market research and is aligned with our approach to compensation. • Health Benefits: New Crewmember's become eligible for coverage on the 1st of the month following the start date, with medical plans beginning at just $110/month. 100% employer paid dental & vision, plus up to $2,100 annually for HSA contribution. Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost., • Travel Benefits: Enjoy free non-revenue standby travel on JSX, plus deeply discounted standby travel other major domestic & international airlines for you and your qualifying immediate family., • 401(k) match: 50% of your first 8%, • Generous PTO: Take time to recharge with our flexible PTO plan. Additional Information: May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, technical developments, etc). JSX seeks to provide equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, as well as to ensure that all personnel activities, such as the recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, transfer, layoff and termination processes remain free of illegal discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin. Ready to soar with us? Join JSX, where every day is a chance to be part of something eXtraordinary!