Sr. Manager, AOG (Aviation) - Denver, Colorado

Company/Organization: Frontier Airlines

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 4/12/2024 3:59:38 PM

Description:

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - its our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need ndash; saving them money along the way.

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our lsquo;Done Right promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - were not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think were creating something very special for our team members. Work is why were here, but the perks are nice too:

• 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 lsquo;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 1^st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is committed to offering lsquo;Low Fares Done Right to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontiers hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the companys signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administrations 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industrys most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager, AOG is primarily responsible for sourcing and coordinating logistics of critical part requirements ensuring a source of supply through all means necessary ndash; purchase, transfer, borrow, exchange and expediting existing orders. Critical review and analysis of stock out situations and recommend corrective actions to Material Operations, Purchasing and Repair. As a senior member of the Materials department, lead, mentor, and train AOG personnel. Participate in technical reviews and alert Tech Ops leaders of trends in material consumption and recommend corrective actions.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate all AOG activity and ensure service levels are maintained.
• Work as a liaison between Purchasing, Repair/Warranty, Material Services, Maintenance Planning, and the Maintenance Operations Control centers.
• Ensure loan/borrow metrics are managed and within budget.
• Ensure other metrics are accurately reported and pro-actively managed/improved on a monthly basis.
• This includes, but it not limited to, robbed parts, MEL items, CDL items, NEF items, part delays and critical spares inventory.
• Ensure compliance of all internal controls to include purchasing policy/procedures, applicable GMMs and related CFRs and SOX compliance.
• Participate in daily operations meetings and communicate status of requested material.
• Responsible for the motivation and coaching, training, selection and scheduling of the AOG and Material Planning team.
• Train AOG personnel to a level of proficiency and utilization of technical manuals
• Handle sales and order transactions with other operators.
• Communicate recognized safety issues promptly to management in accordance with company SMS policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field required; Masters degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• 5+ years of applicable experience required, 2+ of which in a materials environment and 3+ of which managing or supervising direct reports required
• Prior experience working in an airline or related aviation field preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision required
• Ability to collaborate to reach consensus in a professional environment required
• Thorough understanding of all modes of transportation and logistics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve required outcomes to maintain operational reliability goals
• Ability to handle time sensitive and multi-faceted projects
• Excellent proficiency in technical manuals including but not limited to IPC, AMM, CMM, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Complete understanding of Technical Operations functions and process flows in Maintenance Planning, Engineering, Maintenance Control, Reliability, Line Maintenance and Quality
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company at all times
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Takes a lead role in facilitating discussions and resolving conflicts

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

Buyer, AOG

Supervisor, AOG

Coordinator, C-Check Mtrls

Salary Range: $110,114-146,157

Please note: This posting has a closing date of 4/22/24 Midnight MT.

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

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