Manager Aircraft Materials & Logistics
Salary not disclosedPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 12 days
About the company
Fiji Airways is Fiji's national carrier, operating both Fiji Airways and Fiji Link fleets. The airline maintains its own technical and maintenance operations, supported by functions such as Engineering & Maintenance, Finance, Procurement and Quality Assurance.
About the role
This role manages aircraft materials, inventory, purchasing and warehouse operations supporting the Fiji Airways and Fiji Link fleets, reporting to the Executive Manager Maintenance. It oversees the Technical Materials & Logistics function through the AMOS system, ensuring optimal inventory levels, efficient procurement, supplier performance and warehouse operations in line with CAAF requirements and Company standards. The position is accountable for the timely availability of aircraft components, consumables and tooling to support maintenance operations while maintaining regulatory compliance, full material traceability and effective cost control. It also carries responsibility for staffing, workforce planning and team development across the Purchasing and Warehouse sections.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Technical Materials & Logistics function, ensuring compliance with CAAF regulations, FAA/EASA and IOSA standards, Company MMOE, TOPs, ETOPS Manuals and the Corporate Integrated Safety Management System
- Identify, manage and escalate safety risks and hazards relating to materials, procurement and warehouse operations through the Company's safety reporting system
- Oversee procurement, replenishment, component repairs and logistics through AMOS, ensuring timely availability of aircraft components, consumables and tooling for scheduled maintenance, operational and AOG requirements
- Develop and manage inventory strategies, including stock levels, reorder points and component pooling
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of AMOS inventory, supplier, pricing and materials records to support operational, financial and audit requirements
- Manage approved suppliers, repair agencies and vendor performance, including negotiating and administering component pooling, repair and supplier contracts
- Oversee loan component arrangements, ensuring commercial terms, traceability documentation and return dates are properly recorded and monitored
- Ensure all aircraft components meet regulatory documentation and traceability requirements, including FAA 8130-3, EASA Form 1, dual releases and certificates of conformity
About the successful candidate
- Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent extensive industry experience will be considered
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience in aviation materials management, logistics, or aircraft parts purchasing, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
- Demonstrated experience with an aviation MRO/ERP system (AMOS or equivalent) for inventory and purchasing management
- Working knowledge of aircraft parts traceability requirements, airworthiness documentation, and CAAF/ICAO or equivalent regulatory frameworks
- Experience managing warehouse operations, including stock control, receiving/dispatch, and dangerous goods/shelf-life-item handling, is highly regarded