Sr Manager, AOG Purchasing Management

Work Perks

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re 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 ‘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 1st 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 a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).

What Will You Be Doing?

The Sr Manager- AOG Purchasing Management is primarily responsible for sourcing and coordinating logistics of critical part requirements ensuring a source of supply through all means necessary – 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:

• Cook up 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field required; Master’s 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.
• Able 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.

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