Deicing Coordinator Specialist

Kalitta Air LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air LLC is seeking a Deicing Coordinator Specialist to support the Ground Services team. The role requires gathering and maintaining vendor contacts, sharing Kalitta deicing procedures, and coordinating with deicing vendors across locations.

You will negotiate pricing, monitor vendor performance, and assist in evaluating new operation sites, including travel as needed. Strong communication and aviation industry knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ground Handlers, FBOs, Airports in deicing/anti-icing procedures.
• Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms for deicing/anti-icing.
• Knowledge of equipment needed to service Kalitta Air’s deicing/anti-icing operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and gather station contact details for all deicing vendors at Kalitta Air locations.
• Ensure deicing procedures and manuals are provided to vendors and maintain contact databases.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors for deicing services by season/year and follow up on performance issues.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Travel availability

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Valid driver’s license

Tools

SIAGDP familiarity

DAQCP familiarity

Deicing/anti-icing equipment knowledge

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:

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