Aircraft On Ground Coordinator

Are you looking for a new career journey?  When you come onboard at Sun Country Airlines, you’re joining a dynamic team that operates a new breed of hybrid airplanes based in Minnesota with flights spanning across North America and the Caribbean. Join our fast-growing low-cost airline that operates a diversified network including our scheduled service business, charter, and cargo businesses. We are Celebrating 40 years of flying and would love to have you join our team!   

Sun Country Airlines provides the resources and support our employees need to succeed. Besides working at a exciting and growing company.  

Aircraft On Ground Coordinator enjoys these benefits and more:

• Comprehensive benefit package including dental and vision 
• PPO and high deductible health plans 
• Health savings account and Flexible Spending Account 
• Starting day one free standby and discounted travel privileges for employees, family, & friends
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid holidays 
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program including counseling for employees and their family 
• Fitness incentive and Stop Smoking Support 

Aircraft On Ground Coordinator Overview:  

Sun Country Airlines is seeking Aircraft On Ground Coordinators  who are responsible for coordinating the movement of materials and utilization of resources based upon operational requirements.  The highest priority will be placed on out of service aircraft to obtain all required components and resources necessary to return the aircraft to revenue service in the shortest amount of time possible.  Coordination with both Maintenance Control and System Operations Control will be critical in the communication required to minimize the impact on the overall operation.  

Essential roles and responsibilities of The Aircraft On Ground Coordinator:

• Obtain and expedite the supply of components or services for aircraft in an AOG situation in the shortest possible time
• Determine the most appropriate logistical need to transport parts to grounded aircraft including courier, charter, or standard shipping methods
• Perform all functions related to buying and repair of materials daily including sourcing, writing purchase orders, and generating repair orders
• Expedite parts to clear departure delays due to maintenance
• Coordinate with maintenance control and systems operation control to make certain that all materials arrive in anticipation of changes in planned maintenance
• Track shipment orders to delivery
• Coordinate shipment type of materials (e.g. counter to counter, Fed Ex, Courier, Charter)
• Coordinate of materials for heavy checks
• Coordinate of material needs for fleet campaigns, service bulletins
• Source of materials to secure the best value for the company
• Post and update the daily turnover report to assure a smooth transition between the shifts
• Perform clerical duties as assigned
• Any other duties assigned by management

Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt 
Working Location: This position is open in Minneapolis, MN 

The qualifications we are looking for in an Aircraft On Ground Coordinator:

• Associates degree in related field or related work experience
• Two or more years’ experience in Aircraft Materials and Logistics or related field in the industry
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Capable of coordinating multiple high priority request in an organized, urgent manner

Preferred requirements:

• Working knowledge of FAA regulations
• Customs broker experience and knowledge of international shipping requirements
• Knowledge of Hazardous Material shipping requirements
• C.P.M., A.P.P, C.I.P.M. or other supply chain accreditations
• Project Management experience 

Sun County Airlines respects and values every employee’s contribution to our business. We believe that an important part of our strength comes from our people and their array of perspectives. 

It is the policy of Sun Country Airlines to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.