Logistics Controller

Job Description

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Logistics Controller

Location: Hounslow

Thales UK has an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join our AVS business unit in Hounslow as a Logistics Controller where you will be supporting an aircraft maintenance activity at London Heathrow and other maintenance facilities operated by the customer.

Key responsibilities and tasks:

• Maintain parts inventory levels at stocking points (vending machines and external stock locations).
• Receive new & repaired parts into serviceable inventory.
• Ship unserviceable parts to repair stations.
• Complete import / export documentation & customs clearance activity for LHR non BA TKM consignments.

Receiving and Inspection

• Inspect parts from repair stations / Irvine supply chain.
• Ensure all documentation is correct and meets FAA / EASA requirements.
• Observe ESD requirements.
• Update Servo to receive parts into LHR inventory.
• Archive / store electronically, all airworthiness certificates and associated documentation (where applicable).

Vending Machines

• Monitor vending machine consumption (daily).
• Replenish / collect parts from vending machines (daily).
• Complete inventory checks of vending machines (weekly).
• Record and report any machine damage / degraded functionality.

Repair Cycle

• Inspect parts & documentation returned from vending machines.
• Complete Servo ‘turn in’ action and produce repair orders.
• Ship parts to repair station within 48 hours of Servo ‘turn in’.
• Monitor CID removals and record all instances of noncompliance to BA Cosmetic Standard.
• Complete scrap process for TPCU’s / Handsets (monthly).

Trade Compliance

• Create import / export documents for all associated shipments.
• Maintain and update import / export records for trade compliance.

Other Duties

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the working area / environment.
• Maintain company vehicles to high standard of cleanliness.
• Report all vehicle defects.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• GCE O’level English & Maths, grade C or equivalent.
• Knowledge / experience of aviation logistics.
• Thales LHR local induction training.
• Manual Handling, Human Factors, ESD Compliance,
• GSAT, Human Factors, EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety.
• EASA 145 Logistics

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At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 65,000 employees in 56 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!