Deicing Coordinator Specialist

Kalitta Air; Alaska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air is seeking a Deicing Coordinator Specialist to manage vendor relationships and deicing operations. You will gather station vendor details, ensure access to deicing manuals, and negotiate pricing for services by season or year.

Ideal candidates will have aviation/logistics experience, SIAGDP/IATA DAQCP familiarity, and strong communication skills. Domestic and international travel may be required, with office-based work at Kalitta locations.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms for deicing/anti-icing services.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with aviation, logistics or ground operations.
• Familiarity with SIAGDP and IATA DAQCP standards.
• Knowledge of deicing/anti-icing equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze station contact details for deicing vendors at Kalitta Air locations.
• Provide deicing procedures and manuals to vendors; maintain internal contact database.
• Inquire about deicing fluids: type, quantity, price.
• Negotiate pricing for deicing services by season or year.
• Evaluate new operation locations for climate-related deicing needs.
• Share vendor contacts internally for coordination and audits.
• Follow up with vendors on delays and performance issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Travel availability

Aviation/logistics experience

Deicing equipment knowledge

SIAGDP familiarity

IATA DAQCP familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Job description

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 need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call [phone]. 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