Aviation Warehouse Keeper

Cherokee Federal•Morningside, MD

About The Position

The Warehouse Keeper – Aviation Logistics Support provides critical supply chain and inventory management support for Coast Guard aviation maintenance operations. Working closely with FAA A&P mechanics, quality personnel, and site leadership, this role ensures timely availability, accountability, and proper storage of aircraft parts, tools, consumables, and support equipment. With experience supporting aviation maintenance environments, the Warehouse Keeper maintains strict compliance with regulatory requirements, technical documentation standards, and company policies to ensure mission readiness and operational efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply support required.
Drivers license.
Basic knowledge of aviation parts handling, storage, and documentation requirements.
Ability to maintain accurate records and inventory accountability.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively with maintenance teams and leadership.
Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with inventory tracking systems.
Attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance and safety standards.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the workday.
Frequently lifts parts and equipment up to 40 pounds.
Occasionally lifts objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate material handling equipment as required.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

Additional coursework or certification in logistics, supply chain management, or aviation support preferred.
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training.
Forklift certification.
Familiarity with FAA parts traceability requirements preferred.
Experience supporting aviation maintenance operations, preferably in a Coast Guard or military environment, preferred.
Familiarity with aircraft parts documentation, serialized components, and maintenance support processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, inventory, and issue aircraft parts, tools, and materials in support of aviation maintenance operations.
Verify incoming parts for accuracy, condition, proper documentation, and traceability in accordance with FAA and Coast Guard requirements.
Maintain accurate inventory records using approved inventory management or maintenance tracking systems.
Ensure proper storage, labeling, preservation, and shelf-life control of aircraft components, hazardous materials, and consumables.
Track serialized components, controlled items, and time-sensitive parts to maintain regulatory compliance.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure timely availability of parts for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Process parts requests, returns, and core exchanges in accordance with established procedures.
Support audits and inspections by maintaining organized records and inventory accountability.
Assist with shipping, receiving, packaging, and transportation documentation.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, safety standards, proper tool control procedures and OSHA standards.
Maintain, control and schedule for calibration of all calibrated tools.
Perform periodic inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned