Deicing Coordination Specialist

Kalitta Air•Ypsilanti, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deicing Coordination Specialist will be responsible for analyzing, gathering, and compiling station contact details for all deicing vendors at locations operated by Kalitta Air. This role ensures that Kalitta Air’s deicing procedures and manuals are provided to vendors and maintains an internal database of vendor contact information. The specialist will inquire about deicing/anti-icing fluid types, quantities, and pricing, and negotiate service pricing with vendors on a seasonal/yearly basis. Additionally, the role involves proactively evaluating new operation locations, identifying deicing vendors if climate requires it, and sharing vendor contacts internally for coordination and audits. The specialist will also follow up with vendors on delays and performance issues. Additional duties may be assigned by the Manager of Ground Services.

Requirements

High School graduate
Must hold a valid driver's license
Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English.
Ability to write fuel slips and complete reports.
Able to understand directions given.
Able to understand the fueling manual.
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).
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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Aviation, Logistics, Ground ops, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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 vendors.
Share contacts with the vendor internally for further coordination and audits.
Follow up with vendors on delays and performance issues.
Perform additional duties as designated by the Manager of Ground Services.