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Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI)

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1990

🚀 Aerospace

💸 Finance

🚗 Transport

Aerospace • Finance • Transport

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is a leading independent provider of maintenance programs and financial services for the business aviation industry. With over 30 years of experience, JSSI offers hourly cost maintenance programs designed to stabilize maintenance costs and enhance the residual value of aircraft for owners and operators. The company also provides extensive parts procurement, leasing, and supply chain solutions for a diverse range of business aircraft. Utilizing a wide array of advisory and digital services, JSSI supports aircraft owners and operators through every stage of the aircraft lifecycle—from acquisition to maintenance management and asset optimization. Additionally, JSSI offers aviation capital solutions tailored to the financial needs of their clients, ensuring a comprehensive suite of services for the global aviation market.

📋 Description

• Reduce costs, facilitate increased sales, deliver superior customer service and provide a one-stop supply chain solution to support the Technical Advisors • Respond to all requests received from Technical Advisors in a professional and timely manner. • Source parts to fill demands from purchase requisitions, Aircraft on Ground (AOG) orders, Requests for Information (RFI), etc. • Create competitive Requests for Quote (RFQ) and negotiate prices with suppliers to obtain best available prices while maintaining configuration, quality and delivery requirements. • Create purchase orders for all Trust accounts, JSSI Inc., and JSSI Parts. • Create and track purchase orders and expedite them through Salesforce/AMS/AvSight to maintain a closed loop status interface with Technical Advisors with regard to parts requirements. • Maintain regular communication with and provide proactive status updates to Technical Advisors and 3rd party customers. • Follow parts through the system to make sure parts costs are transacted to the correct project and that all costs associated are billed accordingly to the clients. • Assure parts are delivered in a timely manner to meet schedule requirements and meet the appropriate quality and life limits. • Track and maintain core units for internal and third-party vendors on behalf of Trust accounts, JSSI Inc., and JSSI Parts. • International shipping requirements including, but not limited to Export Compliance, international paperwork, parts certifications, application of taxes, duties and fees • Participate in an AOG on-call or shift rotation to support after-hours critical sales. Volunteer for shift coverage as appropriate. • Search for and maintain knowledge of parts availability within the aviation industry through existing and future vendor selections. • Understand supply performance and cost savings. • As requested, prepare Monthly Activity Report identifying cost saving, buyer activity, vendor activity, etc. • Continually assess operations to optimize the purchasing and logistics processes through identifying cost reduction opportunities for Trust accounts, JSSI Inc., and JSSI Parts. • Qualify and approve vendors as determined by need to increase competition, improve quality of the product, or to improve lead times using selected quality criteria. • Maintain accurate data in AvSight, Salesforce, and AMS. • As required, work with vendors and customers on RMAs/Returns. • Follow assigned policies & procedures.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of High School Diploma or GED and 5 years’ experience in aviation related procurement and inventory control • Business Aviation purchasing experience • Excellent negotiation skills • Avsight experience desired • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients • Ability to solve problems and thrive in a fast-paced environment • Ability to generate reports using Microsoft Excel. • Critical thinking skills • Experience using systems for inventory control and purchasing • Ability to travel up to 10%, domestic and international.

🏖️ Benefits

• JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.