Aircraft Materials and Procurement Manager at Aery Aviation LLC – Newport News, Virginia

About Aery Aviation LLC

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications. Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions. From design to delivery, Aery provides turnkey, bespoke solutions for our clientele.

Who We Are Looking For

• The Aircraft Materials and Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of materials management and procurement operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance, inventory accuracy, cost efficiency, and timely support of maintenance and flight operations.

What You Will Be Doing

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and train materials department personnel.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Execute supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including:
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Performance management, discipline, and documentation (in coordination with Human Resources)

Key Position Responsibilities

• Oversee production control, inventory management, shipping/receiving, and materials storage.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet operational and customer timelines.
• Ensure accuracy of perpetual and rotable inventory systems.
• Maintain inventory records in compliance with FAA Part 135 and/or Part 145 requirements in coordination with the Chief Inspector.
• Ensure proper segregation and handling of unserviceable parts.
• Respond to Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations with urgency and priority.
• Review requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze specifications and identify optimal sourcing strategies.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor bids and contracts.
• Coordinate with internal teams to schedule delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversee shipping and receiving of parts and finished goods.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities across the department.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, pricing, and delivery performance.
• Manage storage and handling of inventory to maintain quality and compliance.
• Perform inventory write-offs for damaged or obsolete materials.
• Conduct monthly and annual physical inventory audits.
• Ensure adherence to Part 145 processes and internal procedures.
• Manage staffing schedules to support after-hours and weekend operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with DCMA 8210.1D and other applicable government regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Goals

• Measure, drive and report cost reductions with quality vendors through strategic agreements and relationships. The goal is to see continuous cost improvements measured by quarter across all purchases.
• Measure, positive influence, and report the parts procurement warranty and rejection rates. Goal should be 98% acceptance at first inspection and 2% warranty returns.
• Measure, drive, and report the AOG parts order delivery time from notice to delivery. The goal should be 24 hours or less for domestic parts and 72 hours for international parts from order to the delivery to technician.

You Must Have

• Working knowledge of FAA Part 145 and/or Part 135 material requirements.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform computer-based work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field (preferred, not required).
• 10+ years of aviation procurement experience.
• Minimum of 5 years working with Learjet and Gulfstream aircraft platforms.

Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only. They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.

If this opportunity excites you, come join our team! For Aery Aviation, the question isn’t: “Can we?” When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, “How can we do this?” and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity. It’s not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

Our Benefits:
We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at www.aeryaviation.com.

Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Please note: Aery Aviation, LLC does not work with recruitment or staffing agencies.