Logistics Specialist

As a Logistics Specialist at Riverside Research, your primary responsibilities will include translating government performance requirements into technical specifications, evaluating contractor proposals, and providing crucial support for aircraft modifications and maintenance. You'll also be tasked with ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and managing the development of technical data for avionics and airframes.

For the Logistics Specialist role at Riverside Research, a minimum of an Associate's degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology is required, along with ten years of combined experience in flight operations, logistics, and acquisition. Familiarity with FAA regulations and prior participation in major weapon system upgrades of Air Force special mission aircraft will greatly enhance your application.

To ensure compliance with FAA regulations, the Logistics Specialist at Riverside Research will monitor and maintain aircraft maintenance and sustainment plans. This includes conducting quality assurance of contractor efforts, validating performance testing, and participating in reviews of OEM Services Actions and Airworthiness Directives.

The salary range for the Logistics Specialist position at Riverside Research is between $90,000 and $118,000, depending on experience, location, and other factors. This competitive compensation reflects the value placed on technical expertise and contributions to national security efforts.

At Riverside Research, you'll be part of a technology-oriented defense company that values customer service and support for staff. The work culture is collaborative and empowering, focused on making significant contributions to national security projects while fostering professional growth and respect for diversity in the workplace.

In responding to this question, provide specific examples of your experience with FAA regulations. Discuss how you've applied these regulations in previous roles to ensure compliance during maintenance activities. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them to maintain high standards.

When answering this, emphasize your approach to understanding and interpreting technical specifications. Explain how you ensure clarity in communication with contracted teams and provide examples of successful collaborations that led to effective project outcomes.

Discuss the methodologies you use for quality assurance, such as monitoring processes, conducting inspections, and validating contractor work. Provide a specific instance where your strategies led to improved quality or identified potential issues before they escalated.

Describe your approach to prioritizing tasks and resources when faced with conflicting demands. Share a situation in which you successfully managed multiple priorities, illustrating your organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

In your answer, discuss any direct experience you've had with PSS, detailing how you have utilized it for sustainment support functions. Mention specific tasks you've performed and how your familiarity with the system has contributed to operational success.

Explain your analytical process for reviewing maintenance records and failure reports. Detail the metrics or key performance indicators you focus on and how you use this data to inform future maintenance practices or recommendations to improve reliability.

Share a specific example demonstrating your ability to identify inefficiencies in logistics processes. Detail the actions you took to implement improvements and the positive outcomes that resulted from your initiative.

Discuss your preparation strategy for Service Action Review Boards. Mention how you gather relevant data, analyze trends, and formulate actionable recommendations, ensuring that you come to the meetings fully prepared to contribute to discussions.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in logistics support. Provide examples where teamwork with PMOs, contractors, and other stakeholders led to successful project outcomes, illustrating your ability to build relationships and work effectively across teams.

Share your perspective on the challenges faced in logistics support, such as managing tight deadlines or adhering to stringent regulations. Discuss how you address these challenges and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented mindset in your work.