Part 145 Expeditor
Permanent - Full Time £28,872 / yearJob Overview
We are looking for a Part 145 Expeditor to join our Maintenance & Engineering team. This is a key role ensuring that materials are allocated and available for Base and Line Maintenance teams to carry out scheduled maintenance tasks efficiently and safely. You will play a vital part in supporting operational readiness and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Part 145 Expeditor, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of maintenance operations—coordinating the allocation and delivery of materials to Base and Line Maintenance teams, supporting timely and compliant aircraft servicing, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Your ability to organise, prioritise, and collaborate across engineering and logistics functions will directly impact operational readiness and fleet reliability, helping AirTanker deliver world-class maintenance capability.
Why AirTanker?
AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As a Part 145 Expeditor, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of maintenance operations—coordinating the allocation and delivery of materials to Base and Line Maintenance teams, supporting timely and compliant aircraft servicing, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Your ability to organise, prioritise, and collaborate across engineering and logistics functions will directly impact operational readiness and fleet reliability, helping AirTanker deliver world-class maintenance capability.
What's in it for you?
- Technical Development: Enhance your understanding of aviation maintenance processes and material management systems, including Envision and GCIS platforms.
- Operational Impact & Efficiency: Ensure timely allocation and delivery of materials to Base and Line Maintenance teams, directly supporting aircraft readiness and operational reliability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production Planners, Engineers, and Logistics teams, gaining exposure to multiple facets of maintenance operations.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and more
- Adventure & Belonging: Battlefield tours, adventure training, and family fun days
What you'll be doing
- Coordinate pre-loading of material requirements for planned maintenance activities.
- Organise work pack pre-loads into designated zones and tasks.
- Ensure timely delivery of materials from Logistics to maintenance work areas.
- Liaise with Production Planners and Check Delivery Engineers to manage material priorities.
- Sort and return unused spares to Logistics in line with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation and labelling for all returned components.
- Support stock level management for maintenance labels and consumables.
- Uphold safety and quality standards in all aspects of the role.