Specialist Materials ID-7368

March 6, 2025

Position Summary

The Materials Specialist maintains the warehouse and stores stock with the Aircraft Maintenance Department in all Material Operations to ensure adequate supply of materials.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform data entry into the computer inventory system to include locating, issuing, receiving, and shipping of materials.
Load aircraft tires, brakes, and related aircraft parts and materials.
Perform inventory audits, inspections, and reconciliations of materials based on direction from leadership.
Monitor and update stock items, minimum and maximum stock levels, and coordinates stock level adjustments with Aircraft Maintenance, Purchasing, and/or other departments within the Company.
Other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Experience and Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
One (1) year of experience with data entry or inventory management
Pass and maintain rating and be able to drive forklifts (4 (four) K to 18 (eighteen) K) tugs, trucks, and other vehicles
Ability to use handheld two-way radios, headsets and/or phone
Ability to work flexible shifts, travel and/or work variable hours including holiday and weekends
Successfully pass the Materials and General Maintenance Manual (GMM) training courses
Successfully pass Hazmat Awareness course
Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge for all Blue Material cities
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
Complete fluency in written and spoken English
Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
Available for overnight travel (50%)
Depending on location you may be required to pass an International Air Transport Association (IATA) orDepartment of Transportation (DOT) approved Hazardous Material Training Course and maintain recurrent training of the course
Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record that meets JetBlue Airways' insurance standards
Valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States
Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

One (1) year of warehouse experience

Crewmember Expectations:

Regular attendance and punctuality
Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
Able to maintain a professional appearance
When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
Must be appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

Equipment:

Computer and other office equipment
Inventory Control System, i.e. TRAX
All types of Ground Support Equipment: trucks, tugs, box truck, forklifts, (all types up to 35K)
Packing Machine equipment
Small and large weighing scales
Part storage system equipment
Other equipment when needed in support of logistics and aircraft support

Work Environment:

Airports environment
Work may be outdoors with seasonal weather
Able to work irregular shifts (i.e, midnight, days, weekends, and holidays)
Work outdoors on the aircraft ramp side and/or the hangar with elevated noise levels
Elevated noise levels in terminal area and outdoor conditions
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in support of the stations for which they hold responsibilities

Physical Effort:

Position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently. (Heavy)

JetBlue Airways is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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