Global Freight Specialist

<p><strong>Job Overview </strong></p> <p>AEVEX is seeking a Global Freight Specialist (Hazardous Materials Certified) responsible for coordinating domestic and international freight shipments, ensuring full compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements. This role manages end-to-end logistics activities including carrier coordination, shipment documentation, and export processes for aerospace components and systems. The Specialist is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and signing hazardous goods declarations in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations. This position ensures all hazardous and non-hazardous shipments are properly classified, packaged, labeled, and documented to meet applicable domestic and international shipping standards. This role works closely with program teams, warehouse operations, and external freight forwarders to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of materials worldwide. The position also supports compliance with AS9100 requirements, including documentation accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness. The Global Freight Specialist (Hazardous Materials Certified) plays a critical role in enabling global operations while minimizing risk and ensuring adherence to all applicable transportation and export regulations.</p> <p><strong>Essential Functions </strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate domestic and international freight shipments, including air, ground, and ocean, ensuring on-time and cost-effective delivery.</li> <li>Prepare, review, and sign hazardous goods declarations in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).</li> <li>Classify hazardous materials and ensure proper packaging, labeling, marking, and documentation for all shipments.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with export regulations, including proper documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, export filings) and coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers.</li> <li>Maintain accurate shipping documentation and records in accordance with AS9100, including traceability and audit readiness.</li> <li>Coordinate with internal teams (warehouse, quality, program management, procurement) to ensure materials are properly prepared and staged for shipment.</li> <li>Serve as the primary point of contact for freight carriers and freight forwarders, managing bookings, tracking shipments, and resolving transportation issues.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with hazardous materials handling, storage, and shipping requirements, including segregation and compatibility rules.</li> <li>Monitor and track shipments, proactively addressing delays, damages, or discrepancies.</li> <li>Support impor