Parts Technician

Description

Take-off with Pilatus! If you would like to be part of an outstanding team of aviation enthusiasts, we invite you to explore our job opportunity in Rock Hill, SC. The Parts Technician reports to the Team Leader Logistics, and is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the parts department. This includes shipping and receiving, inventory control, and internal customer service. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing, storage, and distribution of parts and materials to support maintenance, sales, and other internal departments.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities 

• FAA Repair Station Receiving Inspector
• Receive, inspect, process, and route incoming shipments.
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain required hazardous materials (Hazmat) shipping certifications and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Process invoicing and billing tasks as assigned.
• Fulfill internal parts and service requests in a timely manner.
• Track items sent to vendors for repair or service and follow up on overdue returns.
• Process core and warranty parts for vendor return.
• Coordinate parts location assignments and maintain proper organization and segregation of inventory.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts as directed.
• Open work orders and prepare estimates as backup support to the Service Administrator.
• Monitor and track shelf-life-controlled inventory items.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, Repair Station procedures, company policies, and safety standards.
• Promote a collaborative team environment and adhere to company values and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements 

• Ideal candidate has up to 3 years of relevant experience in parts, logistics, warehouse, or aviation support roles.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Relevant military logistics or supply experience accepted.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate preferred.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes preferred.
• Hazmat handling or shipping experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

What We Offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The pay range is $26 - $31 per hour depending on experience. Pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. Please note that this announcement may close at any time, early applications are encouraged.

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland, completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, and multiple service centers across Westminster, MD, Rock Hill, SC, Chamblee, GA and Sarasota, FL, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.