Manager - Repair & Warranty

Frontier Airlines • Denver, CO

5d • $81,752 - $108,511 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Purchase/Repair and Warranty Administration proactively manages the supply chain unit that directly supports Frontier’s Maintenance organization. This is accomplished by leading a team of individuals to orchestrate purchases, repairs and warranty activities to fulfill all requirements at the lowest total cost to the airline.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Business or related technical field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree, would be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, repair or warranty experience, aviation related would be an advantage.
• Minimum 2+ years of direct supervisory/management experience, preferred
• 3+ years’ work experience with data analysis tools (i.e. Excel, Alteryx, MS Access, SAP Business Objects, Crystal Reports, or equivalent) required
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Self-initiative and the ability to work independently with will supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle time sensitive and multi-faceted projects
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent leadership skills
• Must be a good team player with meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to read & understand illustrated parts catalogs
• Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Nice To Haves

• Airbus warranty process knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with TRAX preferred
• A&P license or engineering-related license preferred

Responsibilities

• Locating new sources for repair and negotiating strategic agreements to be best in market
• Tracking overdue materials and working with vendors to better Turn Around Time (TAT)
• Tracking monthly expenditures categorically and identifying cost reduction opportunities
• Developing and implementing recovery processes that ensure tactical recovery and includes strategic recovery
• Developing and implementing Warranty and Repair unit business plan, which includes goals, strategies and initiatives that support Frontier’s corporate goals
• Coaching the Warranty & Repair staff with their development and implementation of initiatives that support Frontier’s corporate goals
• Developing performance metrics for the department and the staff
• Developing and measuring internal customer service levels
• Developing and implementing MRO supply chain efficiency initiatives
• Maintaining multi-million-dollar budget and producing cost reductions
• Interfacing with Material Planning and Material Services units to drive efficiencies in the supply chain department
• Interfacing with Accounting to ensure accuracy of all purchase and repair activity
• Complying with SOX requirements
• Ensuring 100% of warranty opportunities are fulfilled
• Other duties to support operational objectives

Benefits

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager