West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence.  We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel. 

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as a Parts Runner at West Star:

This position will primarily be responsible for delivering and picking up parts from mechanics. They will also deliver incoming freight to all other West Star personnel and/or departments, pick orders to be delivered or sent to outside sales customers, prep orders or repair purchase orders to be sent out, assist counter and shipping / receiving personnel and daily town runs to pick up orders from local vendors. 

You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Assist in picking orders for delivery or shipment.
• Deliver picked orders to mechanics.
• Deliver incoming packages to WSA personnel.
• Pick up parts from mechanics.
• Assist shipping / receiving personnel to receive and ship parts.
• Assist counter personnel.
• Assist in stocking parts.
• Occasional town runs.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management

What you’ll need to bring with you:

Your Education:

A High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel is required. A valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.

Your Experience:

Candidates will need to have experience working with computers, numbers and calculations

Experience using FedEx Powership or UPS Online is ideal

Your Initiative:   

We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common. Must be well organized, have a high attention to detail, strong written/verbal/analytical and interpersonal skills and the capability to work with minimal supervision.

our Sense of Responsibility:        

Attend work every day as scheduled

Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.

Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day. 

Responsible for handling of fragile expensive aircraft avionics components.

Responsible for integrity of parts while in your possession until delivered.

Deliver and retrieve parts to and from mechanics in a timely manner.

Other particulars:

Physical Requirements                  

Lifts 50 lbs.

Routine walking, bending and use of stairs.

Considerable amount of walking and being on your feet eight+ hours per day.

Mental Requirements                      

Work with others in a professional manner.

Prioritize workload

Work with new or upgraded computer systems.

Supervision                                       

Work under supervision of the Materials Manager

May be directed to supervise other purchasers on specific projects

Work with minimal supervision

Working Conditions            

This is a full-time position working in all types of environments to include outside on aircraft ramps in all types of weather.

Equipment Used                                

Mainframe database, PC Computer, telephone, FAX, calculator, FedEx Powership, UPS Online, Forklift and miscellaneous power/hand tools.