Aviation Logistician

Cargo loaded on to an aircraft - ready for its next destination!

About the Career

An aviation logistician is a professional who manages the supply chain for any company related to the aviation-field, ensuring that products are acquired, distributed, and delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. Logisticians are responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, from raw materials to final disposal.

Logisticians' responsibilities include:

Communicating: Collaborating with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
Record keeping: Maintaining detailed records of costs, parts orders, shipping, and billing
Planning and tracking: Using software to plan and track the movement of goods, people, and equipment
Managing inventory: Overseeing inventory levels and warehouse storage
Solving problems: Quickly addressing issues that arise, such as delivery problems
Improving efficiency: Analyzing processes to find ways to reduce costs and improve delivery times

On the Job You Will

Aviation logistics is the process of managing the resources required for aircraft operations, including planning, purchasing, and delivering goods and services. Aviation logistics roles can include:

Logistics support technician:Responsible for inventory control, order fulfillment, and the life cycle of products. This role also involves ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Aviation maintenance logistics manager: Responsible for managing material requirements and logistics personnel. This role also involves serving as the point of contact for material-related issues.
Aviation logistics professional:Responsible for the smooth running of supply chains. This role involves planning, purchasing, and delivering goods and services to customers.

Other aspects of aviation logistics include:

MRO logistics
Customer service
Warehousing and distribution
Transportation and freight management
Ground support operations
Security and staging

Details

Average Salary: $72,450
Salary Range: $47,070 - $118,440
Education: 4 Year Degree
Outlook: Great (11% - 20% growth)
Total Jobs (2024): 14,700

Education and Training

Education

High school degree or GED required.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Related Experience

3 years of aviation experience required.

Job Training

Applies understanding of aircraft positions,heights, and weight limitations.
Adheres to company operating and safety policies, operations, processes and procedures appropriate to the job.
Understands and uses air freight and flight terminology and processes.

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If you enjoy solving puzzles, Aviation Logistics is the field for you. It addresses how aviation integrates with other modes of transportation to support supply chains both domestically and internationally.