Job Title- Materials Controller

Department- Parts

Reports to- Parts Sales Manager

Location- Salt Lake City, UT

Who We Are-

Elevate MRO is the maintenance and engineering division of Elevate Aviation Group, providing aircraft owners and operators with the assurance that their assets are in expert hands. Based in Salt Lake City, our technicians deliver inspections, repairs, parts sourcing, and AOG recovery with precision and urgency. As part of an integrated network of maintenance, management, and operational expertise, Elevate MRO offers priority access, cost efficiency, and complete reliability—ensuring that when our clients need us, we are there.

Summary of Position-

The Materials Controller serves as a dual-role logistics and procurement support specialist. Primarily acting as the designated backup to the Purchasing Agent for time-critical AOG, OTC, and Work Order management while simultaneously managing daily logistics operations, including FAA receiving inspections, material routing, and company shipping. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing core inventory control, ensuring timely vendor returns and deposit recovery, while maintaining proactive communication with management and customers regarding global delivery status.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities-

• Completes incoming parts and material receiving inspections in accordance with FAA guidelines and routes the received material to the appropriate end-user or stock room location. Provides updates to managers on delivered parts.
• Acts as the designated backup to the Purchasing Agent, maintaining seamless operational continuity for Work Order, OTC, and AOG parts sales. Assumes full responsibility for time-critical global deliveries, expedited shipping, and direct customer tracking updates to ensure zero service interruptions.
• Completes company shipping and receiving tasks to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials and provides tracking information to the management team.
• Maintains inventory of stock and calibrated tooling.
• Supports the Purchasing Agent by overseeing core inventory control and logistics. Ensures the timely return of core units to vendors, safeguarding deposit credits and maintaining account good standing in the agent’s absence.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment presenting a professional appearance.
• Maintains job proficiency by fully participating in the company training and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure daily communication to internal and external customers to ensure interdepartmental coordination and support delivery schedule.
• Performance of other duties as assigned and/or outlined by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-

• Must be computer literate and knowledgeable of the MS Office suite of applications and database usage.
• Ability to remain focused and see projects through to completion with continuous updates to supervisor is required.
• Proficiency in EBIS or comparable similar platforms is a plus.

Education & Experience-

• High School diploma required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Valid U.S. state-issued driver’s license is required.
• Minimum 12-month parts handling experience preferred, but not required. This is an entry level position with on-the-job training.

Schedule & Travel-

• A typical work schedule includes five 8-hour workdays weekly. Overtime may be required to include nights, weekends, and holidays to support the needs of the organization.
• Travel is not usually required.

Miscellaneous-

• FLSA Status: Full-time non-exempt
• Position may require FAA-mandated drug and alcohol employment screening.
• Much of each shift will be performed while standing or walking and includes reaching overhead, bending, and lifting of up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
• U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S, both now and at all future times. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About Elevate Aviation Group-

Elevate Aviation Group is a privately held aviation organization established in 1995, comprising Private Jet Services (PJS), Elevate Jet, and Elevate MRO. Together, these divisions serve every stage of private aviation, from first inquiry and flight planning to aircraft acquisition, management, and maintenance.

We occupy a rare position in private aviation, combining the scale and resources of a national organization with the agility and discretion of a boutique firm. Operating at the standard of aviation excellence means holding our people to that same standard. Our teams anticipate needs, take ownership, and approach every mission with care, precision, and pride. In this world, the greatest cost is not the flight itself but the cost of not arriving when it matters most.

As we enter our fourth decade, we are revolutionizing how we approach the market, building a technology-enabled system that empowers our people to focus on what they do best: anticipating problems before they occur so they never reach our clients, and providing a frictionless, calm experience from departure to destination. For nearly thirty years, we have supported some of the most defining moments in modern history—from presidential campaigns and global sporting events to world tours and humanitarian missions—all with an unwavering commitment to flawless execution.

We are the architects of seamless arrival.