Technical specialist Jobs in Honolulu, HI

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This position will have an estimated duration of 24-36 months.

Position Summary

The Technical Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the planning, purchasing, management, and delivery of aircraft parts and tooling requirements in support of the Global Technical Operations organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material support for engineering modifications (EOs), service bulletins (SBs) and airworthiness directives (ADs)
• Collaborate with maintenance planning and other departments to ensure material flow meets planned maintenance requirements and changes during maintenance execution
• Pre-plan material requirements for maintenance events and ensures stock is on hand to meet scheduled events
• Create, process and manage purchase orders for Aircraft and Engine parts in support of Scheduled Maintenance Events, Engineering Orders, AOG(s), etc.
• Monitor aircraft part usage patterns and adjust Trax reorder points to ensure risk of stockouts or excess inventory is minimized
• Review expendable and rotable requisitions to ensure good business decisions are being made with each purchase
• Produce reports and review invoices for accuracy to correct discrepancies and ensure payment terms are met
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors
• Negotiate cost reductions based on quote analysis and benchmarking in accordance with company compliance policies and procedures
• Utilize Trax and various industry and supplier systems to manage order processing, inventory planning, and data analysis
• Accountable to manage inventory levels by analyzing consumption patterns, adjusting allocations, and purchasing appropriate quantities. Adhere to departmental business rules in establishing Trax reorder points and other system settings
• Approve new parts to be set up in active inventory, recommends inventory status be activated or inactivated as needed
• Identify and investigate vendor issues, negotiate resolutions and recommend alternatives that act in the best interest of the Company
• Work across the Hawaiian Airlines Technical Operations Department, to ensure that supplier partnerships are effectively integrated and are meeting performance expectations
• Other duties or projects as required

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success. ​

Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $65,600 - $86,100.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 94th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. In 2022, the carrier topped Travel + Leisure’s 2022 World’s Best list as the No. 1 airline and was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes. Hawaiian

led all carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

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