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Elizabeth Alexander

Orange County, California & Santa Rosa Beach, Florida,FL

Summary

Aviation sales, purchasing, and repair coordinator with 28 years of industry experience supporting aircraft operations through strategic sourcing, repair management, and customer-focused sales. Proven ability to manage AOG and scheduled maintenance checks, negotiate with global customers/vendors, and deliver cost-effective sourcing strategies to improve turn-around times and customer satisfaction.

Played a key role in record-setting company sales, including solely executing the largest sale in the company’s 30-year company history (2025).

Seeking a remote or hybrid role where my extensive industry and strong aftermarket expertise, combined with established customer and vendor relationships, will provide the highest level of customer service and cultivate new growth opportunities.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Rotable Sales, Purchasing, & Repair Coordinator

Aircraft Inventory Management & Services (Remote)

Dallas, TX

01.2018 - 01.2025

Oversaw the daily operations and served as the primary contact for the aircraft component/Rotables department by quoting, sourcing, purchasing, sales, and repair activity - from inquiry through delivery - with Airlines, OEM’s, Distributors, Brokers, and Repair Stations.
Managed all Repair Orders from initiation to completion, including quoting, tracking, vendor communication, and status updates. Maintained and updated component tracking systems and databases. Monitored repair turn-around-times, prioritized AOG and time-critical orders, and followed up with vendors to expedite delivery. Evaluated and approved repair quotes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with contractual agreements. Negotiated pricing and turn-around-times to maximize margins and service levels. Developed and implemented repair strategies that aligned with company cost and goals. Provided regular reports on repair status, cost metrics, and vendor performance to senior management.
Built and maintained strong relationships with Airlines, OEM’s, Suppliers, and third-party repair vendors, driving repeat business and long-term partnerships. Developed repair station relationships that secured priority shop placement at no additional cost. Deep understanding of the value of unlimited class-rated repair stations in supporting hard-to-source repairs.
Sourced material, repair capabilities, and performed market research using ILS, PartsBase, The 145, Avref, Av-Info, and manufacturer and broker portals. Prepared accurate quotes and managed orders using Pentagon Aviation Software.
Played a key role in record-setting company sales, including independently executing the largest sale in the company’s 30-year company history (2025) managing sourcing, pricing, and international shipping directly to the end-user.

Aviation and Industrial Parts Broker, Sole proprietor

South Coast Aero

Orange County, CA

01.2006 - 01.2017

Founded and led an aviation and industrial parts brokerage specializing in sourcing consumables and rotables and aftermarket repair solutions for domestic and international customers. Oversaw inventory management, financial tracking, and regulatory compliance, including FAA traceability and documentation.
Handled all customer service, problem resolution, shipping, and business development activities, fostering long-term partnerships and years of repeat business.

Director of Sales and Purchasing

West Coast Airparts

Orange County, CA

01.2001 - 01.2006

Built and maintained strategic relationships with airline and industrial customers, brokers and suppliers, OEM’s, and repair stations by quoting, pricing, purchasing and selling aircraft components and aeroderivative/industrial parts from inquiry to delivery.
Directed sales and purchasing strategy for aviation and industrial aftermarket parts, consistently exceeding revenue targets; closed high-value deals that expanded market share and drove repeat business with airline and industrial customers.
Led and coached a sales and purchasing team, aligning initiatives with revenue growth and business objectives.

Aviation Sales and Purchasing

Airstocks, Inc.

Sunrise, FL

01.1998 - 01.2001

Drove revenue by quoting, pricing, and negotiating sales of aircraft parts and managed aftermarket repair solutions.
Coordinated purchasing and repair operations with suppliers, consigners, OEM’s and repair stations to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
Cultivated and maintained key airline/industrial customers and vendor relationships, generating repeat business and expanding market reach.