Materials Controller

Morningstar Air Express Inc. is an industry leading provider of specialized air cargo services utilizing a fleet of B757, ATR72, C408 and C208 aircraft operated on behalf of FedEx Canada. With a head office in Edmonton, we have bases across Canada.  We excel at what we do thanks to an unsurpassed commitment to safety, superior customer service and a positive corporate culture fostered by teamwork and collaboration.  We pride ourselves on being a company that integrates safety in all we do.  With years of experience operating in a fast-paced courier environment, we operate with a safety-driven customer service focus which allows us to excel in terms of both our safety and on-time performance metrics. We pride ourselves on our highly professional airline environment.

Morningstar is seeking a Materials Controller to join the Maintenance Division.  The Materials Control team is based in Calgary (YYC). The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to the Calgary area.  The Materials Controller will be able to support the procurement and control of all aircraft parts, materials and tools for the organization.  The ideal individual will require strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. This position deals with internal and external customers.

Duties and Responsibilities include: 

• Control, ship and receive all aircraft parts and materials in accordance with company procedures;


• Maintain the main stores in accordance with company procedures;


• Procurement of ad hoc and regular stock items for the various bases and locations that Morningstar operates from;


• Maintain the Shelf Life program;


• Maintain Core return/exchange items;


• Maintain warranty claims;


• Maintain scrap parts program.

Qualifications: 

• Materials Control experience in aviation is preferred;


• Experience with WHMIS, Dangerous Goods;


• Experience with Inventory programs beneficial;


• Must be able to lift up to 34 kg;


• Must be available to work a rotational shift schedule including days, evenings, nights and weekends;


• Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word;


• Must possess a valid Class 5 Canadian Driver’s License;


• Must be able to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC);


• Post secondary education in the procurement field would be an asset.