U109 Aircraft Spare Parts Specialist - 1st Shift

Position Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering spirit and inventive drive have enabled us to be at the forefront of major technological advancements—from the first transatlantic flight to historic space explorations.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Aircraft Spare Parts Specialist to join its Mission Systems Organization. Location: Linthicum, Maryland.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives requests for procurement of aircraft parts, ground support equipment, maintenance spare parts, and materials from both Government and Commercial sources; processes these requests through prescribed channels to obtain expeditious delivery while ensuring all received parts have proper Federal Aviation Administration certification.
• Establishes inventory levels of aircraft spares, hardware, and expendables to support both Commercial and Government Flight Test Operations; refers any difficult or unusual issues to the supervisor.
• Ensures proper inventory levels are maintained by coordinating yearly Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) inventories, properly documenting equipment, and assisting auditors with locating and identifying equipment.
• Prepares purchase requisitions, blanket purchase requisitions, and "L" orders to obtain necessary materials and parts, using the Inventory Locator System and engaging with aircraft vendors to determine the best pricing and delivery options.
• Maintains an accurate log of procurement activities per aircraft and charge number, and advises the supervisor of any potential or unusual problems, providing sufficient detail to facilitate effective resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or the equivalent.
• Experience Required: Four years of experience in storeroom-related work with Federal Aviation Administration certified aircraft parts and materials; must possess knowledge of Federal Aviation regulations and have current experience in the aviation field within the past 2 years using a Computerized Aircraft Maintenance Program Inventory software package.

Benefits & Perks

• No relocation assistance available
• Travel required: 10% of the time
• Schedule: 1st Shift position