Purchaser - Aircraft Parts (#1032)
Air Inuit has been providing essential scheduled, charter, cargo and emergency air transportation services to Nunavik and beyond, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 45 years. Owned collectively by the Inuit of Nunavik through the Makivik Corporation, the airline operates a fleet of 30 aircraft and employs over 1,000 people in one of the world's most demanding flying environments.
Air Inuit's management and team of dedicated employees are committed to pursuing the company's mission of providing safe, punctual and courteous air service to the people living and doing business in the beautiful Nunavik region of northern Quebec.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Purchasing of aircraft parts and inventory control.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Aircraft parts procurement;
- Validating order requirements;
- Tracking orders;
- Inventory, shelf life control;
- Communicate with Suppliers for follow up of repairs;
- Verify proper certification is provided with part from supplier;
- Arrange for the loan of parts from other operators, verify certification and track parts for prompt return;
- Updating database as required;
- Carry out any other tasks necessary and required by the company.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have worked with aviation materials control for a period of at least two years
- To work co-operatively as a primary contributor in a team setting;
- Ability to show initiative, innovation and a good sense of organization;
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs;
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Preference will be given to the candidate with previous purchasing experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Airport Security Clearance (RAIC)
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
- Work location - Air Inuit Technical Center - Montreal-Trudeau airport;
- 37.5 hrs per week (Modified work weeks are offered to help our employees balance their work/home life)
COMPENSATION
- Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with corporate policy;
- Hourly wage starting at $23.96
BENEFITS
What we offer:
- An employee Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - 5% employer contribution;
- A group insurance plan (life, medical, dental, short- and long-term disability);
- A 3-week vacation allowance (6%);
- Company profit-sharing;
- Telemedicine program for employee and family members;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee and family members;
- A retirement allowance program;
- A program of flight privileges and discounted travel with several airlines around the world;
- Various innovative recognition programs.
APPLICATION
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. We are proud of our culture, which encourages diversity. We believe in fair employment practices. As such, all qualified candidates are considered for employment. However, only those selected for the recruitment process will be contacted.
The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and is not intended to be discriminatory.
Air Inuit is committed to employment equity and invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you have any questions about job accessibility at Air Inuit, please contact us at RH-HR@airinuit.com.