Materials AOG Coordinator
Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring "The World's Nicest Airline" to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission : To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.
The Materials Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Coordinator reports to the Materials Manager and is responsible for the sourcing and coordinating logistics of critical parts requirements to minimize aircraft unscheduled ground time. This entails sourcing aircraft parts, transfer of parts, initiating purchase orders and borrow agreements, exchange orders, expediting existing orders.
Here's What You'll Do
- Procure and ensure timely delivery of materials to meet AOG requirements
- Oversee all material requirements during AOG situations
- Coordinate MEL, CDL, and NEF materials requirements with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) to ensure parts are available to support maintenance schedule
- Follow up to ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met
- Coordinate and expedite transfer of parts
- Expedite open purchase orders
- Coordinate the acquisition of loaner parts from other airlines
- Create borrow and rental orders
- Review billing for accuracy
- Track and control all loaned and borrowed parts
- Ensure all borrowed parts are returned to the appropriate provider as required
- Minimize borrowing events and the duration of each event to control cost
- Supervise the movement of parts via the domestic and international transportation network
- Ensure the most effective shipping strategies are in place to expedite the delivery of parts and lower the cost of transportation and increase efficiency of transfers within Materials
- Serve as liaison between Maintenance Operations Control, Planning, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Repair / Warranty teams
- Participate in the daily Operations meetings to communicate status of requested materials
- Provide all required departments with current status of open requisitions and purchase orders
- Review all purchase requisitions for content, accuracy, interchangeability, and the level of urgency
- Monitor current stock levels and usages, to determine the necessity of requests
- Coordinate and communicate with Materials Receiving on receipt of purchase orders; resolve any discrepancies with vendors on quantity, pricing, or documentation
- Evaluate purchases to ensure compliance with all Federal Regulations and Breeze policies regarding quality, documentation, and traceability
- Seek out and evaluate new sources of supply vendors to achieve cost reduction goals without impacting quality and delivery
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements
- Perform any other duties as required or directed by the Materials Manager
- Ensure productivity, safety, and quality goals are achieved through a process of continuous process improvement
- Assist in the recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training of Team Members
- Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence
Here's What You'll Need To Be Successful
Minimum Qualifications
3+ years of experience in airline / aviation materials handling or procurement2+ years of purchasing experience and / or inventory planning and logisticsGeneral understanding of FAA regulations, including FAR part 121 operationsMust be able to pass a ten-year background check and obtain an airport security badgeMust possess a valid state-issued driver's license and have an acceptable driving recordHigh-performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibilityStrong attention to detail, organization, and time management skillsSelf-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for successComplete projects on time with minimal supervision, ability to work varied hours when necessary to meet deadlinesPreferred Qualifications
4-year degreePrevious supervisory or lead experiencePrevious experience with sourcing and managing materials for AOG eventsPurchasing and supply management professional certificationTRAX experienceSkills / Talents
Strong computer skills including familiarity with ExcelAbility to lead a team during a shift to ensure all duties and tasks are being accomplishedMust be a self-starterStrong negotiation skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenMust be able to work independently and in a team environmentAbility to perform effectively in a virtual environment with minimal supervisionMust have the ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and levels of personnel within and outside the companyMust possess the ability to handle difficult situations whilst maintaining a calm demeanorMust be willing to operate in a 24 / 7 environmentExemplifies Breeze's safety culture, values, and missionPerks Of The Job
Health, Vision and DentalHealth Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match401K with Breeze Employee MatchPTOTravel on Breeze and other Airlines too!