Deicing Coordination Specialist

Kalitta Air LLC; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air LLC in Ypsilanti, MI seeks a Deicing Coordinator Specialist to manage deicing vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and coordinate deicing operations. The role involves liaising with ground handlers, airports, and vendors to ensure compliant deicing services.

The position requires knowledge of SIAGDP/DAQCP, ability to travel up to 5%, and a high school diploma with a valid driver's license. Office-based role with potential for domestic/international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ground Handlers, FBOs, Airports in deicing/anti-icing procedures.
• Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms for deicing/anti-icing.
• Familiarity with equipment used to service Kalitta Air for deicing/anti-icing.
• Familiarity with SIAGDP and DAQCP programs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (5%).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide station contact details for all deicing vendors.
• Ensure deicing procedures and manuals are provided to vendors; maintain vendor contact DB.
• Inquire with vendors about type, quantity, and pricing of deicing fluids.
• Negotiate pricing for deicing/anti-icing services by season/year.
• Evaluate new locations and identify deicing needs as required by supervisor.
• Share vendor contacts internally for coordination and audits.
• Follow up with vendors on delays and performance issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel ability

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Driver's license

Tools

SIAGDP familiarity

DAQCP familiarity

Job description

Regular Full-Time Ypsilanti, MI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1802

Job Title

Deicing Coordinator Specialist

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 cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**

**Must be authorized to work in the United States**