Position Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform data entry into the computer inventory system, including locating, issuing, receiving, and shipping 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 coordinate stock level adjustments with Aircraft Maintenance, Purchasing, and/or other departments within the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 (4K to 18K), 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 holidays 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, may be required to pass an International Air Transport Association (IATA) or Department 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.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft if time permits.
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, exhibiting the values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting the Safety Management System (SMS), Safety Policy, and behavioral standards.
• Identify safety and security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards and report them whenever possible using 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 their relation to duties and responsibilities.
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from consideration.

Equipment

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

Work Environment

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

Physical Effort

Position requires strenuous physical work, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.

Compensation

The starting base pay for this position is $22.04 per hour. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may include:

• Access to healthcare benefits.
• A 401(k) plan and company match.
• Crewmember stock purchase plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Free space-available travel on JetBlue.
• And more.