Interim Materials Co-Ordinator
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Department: Procurement, Supply Chain & Materials
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Hangar 1 Shannon
Description
Job Title: Interim Materials Co-Ordinator
Reports to: Materials Co-ordination Leader
Location: Atlantic Aviation Group, Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co Clare
Employment Type: Interim (7 Months)
With over 60 years of experience, Shannon based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) is one of Europe’s leading independent aviation solution providers. The company has a strong reputation of providing customers with a complete range of solutions including aircraft maintenance & modifications, technical, engineering and design services, logistics and material solutions and international training. This reputation is built on a proud history and tradition of superior craftsmanship, technical expertise and continuous training, which is supported by our flexible, open and partnership-based customer relationships.
The company provides a range of aviation solutions including Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance, MAA Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance (AAG Defence Services), CAMO & Technical Services, Part 21 Design Services and EASA Part 147 Training provides aviation training to airlines, MRO’s and companies around the world.
AAG have an exceptional opportunity for a highly-motivated career focused and ambitious Materials Co-Ordinator seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our aim as a team is to attract and develop key talent across all levels of our growing aviation business.
The role of the Materials Co-Ordinator is to take responsibility for the Material solutions required for each layover in their assigned Area. This will entail liaising with internal Departments, Suppliers, Freight Partners, External Customers and regulatory authorities. They will also be responsible for ensuring that materials issues do not adversely impact the cost or schedule of aircraft.
Essential Job Function
* Works with layover project team to achieve an on-time redelivery of the aircraft at minimum logistics costs.
* Takes care of the material supply and exceptions relating to the logistics process.
* Screen’s material requests from production and clarifies the exceptional requests by checking alternative cheaper options – optional repairs, alternative P/N’s, deferrals etc.
* Determines delivery date in consultation with Lead technicians and Project engineer/manager and gives approval within material request escalation process for “time‑critical” requests.
* Supports Purchasing Team on material requests clarifications and finding local alternative options involving Production and Engineering – e.g., optional repairs, alternative P/N’s, deferrals etc.
* Processing the following order types as required: Purchase Orders, Repair Orders, Exchange Orders, Service Orders, Non-Stock Orders
* Co‑Ordinates the alternative options in the event of sourcing problems – all aspects of in‑house part fabrication relating to Materials and part robberies etc.
* Liaising with the Planning Department in identifying and sourcing SB kits and or other material as required.
* Ensure accuracy of pre‑draw material in conjunction with Planning & Purchasing Departments.
* Challenges requests from production and provides materials’ information to production and to on‑site customer representative, as required.
* Ensures all required material approvals from customer representative.
* Prior to the end of the layover requests Production to return all unused materials during the layover.
* Ensures all materials placed for return by mechanics are collected and returned to store.
* Monitor daily material consumption and serviceable returns ensuring zero value added to inventory.
* Identifies and implements process improvement opportunities.
* Updates Material Request Report on all supplied materials and priority items.
* Collects, monitors, and communicates with Purchasing Team on all priority items, identified by Production.
* Attends and participates in Project Team Meeting and Customer Update Meeting, takes away action items, communicates with Purchasing Team, provides priorities to Stores for receiving & issuing and follow up on items during the day.
* Monitors and reports material consumption by layover and by workstation on a daily / weekly basis.
* Ensure support to Production at main layover milestones, engine runs, ground checks and demo flights.
* Any other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager as it relates to Materials.
Candidate Requirements
* Technical / aviation background and ideally hold a 3rd level qualification or equivalent.
* A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience with aircraft maintenance and overhaul.
* Strong knowledge of logistics processes (planning & purchasing, warehouse, transport).
* Is professional in all dealings and has excellent communication skills.
* Good team player with strong interpersonal skills.
* Thinks and acts commercially and delivers customer value.
* Able to prioritize and meet deadlines and targets.
* Be flexible according to workload during the project phases.
* Able to problem solve and generate new ideas / identify potential for improvement within their working area.
* Computer literate (word, excel) and SAP knowledge.
Typical Working Conditions
* Primarily based in Shannon; however, travel is a requirement of the role.
* Atlantic Aviation Group provides PPE, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
* Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required.
* Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.
Salary Scale
E‑G (Flexi)
Equal Opportunities Employer
Atlantic Aviation Group is an equal opportunities employer. The people of Atlantic Aviation Group are the foundation of its success and we believe that employing a diverse workforce is key to this success. As an equal opportunity employer, we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of nationality, religion, ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, or disability. We value your passion, energy, and creativeness.
Our Core Values
If you feel your skills and experience meet the requirements of this position, we look forward to hearing from you!
Atlantic Aviation Group reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
As a growing and ambitious organisation, we are always interested in speaking to individuals about their next career move. If this is not the right position for you but you would still like to find out more about working for Atlantic Aviation Group, please contact us.
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