Job Title: Deicing Coordinator Specialist
Department: Ground Services
Reports To: Manager of Ground Services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze, gather, compile, and provide station contact details for all deicing vendors at locations operated by Kalitta Air.
- Ensure that Kalitta Air’s deicing procedures and manuals are provided to deicing vendors. Maintain an internal database of contact details for each location.
- Inquire with deicing vendors type, quantity, and pricing of deicing/anti-icing fluids.
- Negotiate with deicing vendors pricing for services by season/year.
- Proactively evaluate new operation locations, and if climate requires it, identify deicing Additional duties as designated by the Manager of Ground Services.
- vendors. If required, share contacts with the vendor internally for further coordination and audits.
- Follow up with vendors on delays and performance issues
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School graduate: Must hold a valid driver's license
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, Write and understand spoken and written English. Ability
to write fuel slips and complete reports. And able to understand directions given. And understand the fueling manual.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience & knowledge working with Ground Handlers, FBOs, Airports, etc, in reference to deicing/anti-icing procedures.
- Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms in reference to deicing/anti-icing.
- Experience and knowledge of equipment needed to service Kalitta Air’s fleet adequately for deicing/anti-icing services.
- Familiarity with the Standardized International Aircraft Ground Deice Program (SIAGDP).
- Familiarity with IATA Deicing and Anti Icing Quality Control Pool (DAQCP).
- Experience working in Aviation, Logistics, Ground ops, highly preferred.
- Possess analytical ability where problems may be complex and not immediately apparent.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5% of the time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Company can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will perform duties in a(n) office setting
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**
**Must be authorized to work in the United States**
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to read, write, and understand English; complete fuel slips and reports
- Experience and knowledge working with ground handlers, FBOs, and airports regarding deicing/anti-icing procedures
- Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms for deicing/anti-icing services
- Knowledge of equipment needed to service aircraft for deicing/anti-icing
- Familiarity with the Standardized International Aircraft Ground Deice Program (SIAGDP)
- Familiarity with IATA Deicing and Anti Icing Quality Control Pool (DAQCP)
- Experience working in Aviation, Logistics, or Ground Operations
- Analytical ability to solve complex problems
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~5% of the time)
What We Do
Air freight cargo transportation, worldwide movement of common cargo, oversized/overweight loads, mail and military support. Operates B-767-300F, B-777-200F, as well as B-747-400BCF and B-747-400ERF aircraft. The 121 airline is based in Ypsilanti MI (KYIP). Also features complete in house Heavy airframe MX as well as Jet engine repair and overhaul services via the 145 Class IV and III certificates located at the Oscoda MI (KOSC) MX base as well as in CVG. Also our Tire and Brake 145 MRO with various capabilities is located in Ypsilanti MI (KYIP). Join our Talent Network! https://bit.ly/3a57GLh
