Buyer, AOG II

Frontier Airlines Denver , CO 80208

Posted 3 weeks ago

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 - it's 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 - 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 '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 - we're 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 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 committed to offering '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, Frontier's hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company's signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration's 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry's 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 AOG (Aircraft On Ground) Buyer II is responsible for supporting Maintenance with critical part requirements to fulfill variable demands that impact the operation of the airline. This entails sourcing aircraft parts, initiating purchase orders, expediting existing orders and coordinating logistics to meet the immediate requirements(s). In addition, this position is responsible for planning inventory requirements system-wide that fulfill internal customer needs and general service levels.

Essential Functions:

  • Management of loan and borrow program

  • Proactively monitor loan and borrow activity, MEL, CDL and NEF item activity, and other key departmental metrics

  • Act as AOG subject matter expert in recurring cross-functional staff meetings

  • Communicate updates through reports with various departments

  • Work as a liaison between Purchasing, Stores and the Maintenance Operations Control Center

  • Responsible for increased level of approvals

  • Evaluate inventory requirements and establish proper minimum/maximum and EOQ levels

  • Management of parts shipping

  • Continuous follow-up to ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met

  • Coordinate internal part movements

  • Maintain detailed records to include all pertinent information for each request.

  • Identify interchangeable parts and seek Engineering department's approval for use of such parts

  • Proactively review stocking and usage levels

  • Update parts catalog to ensure 100% accuracy

  • Special projects as assigned

Other Functions:

  • All other duties as requested by the Sr. Manager, Materials Management

Qualifications:

  • College degree in Business or related field required; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

  • 2 - 3 years of previous purchasing and/or inventory planning experience

  • Previous airline / aviation experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Self-initiative and ability to work independently with little supervision required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office

Salary Range:

$48,000.00 - $69,725.00

Please note: this posting has a closing date of 5/8/2024, 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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