Buyer - Line Maintenance

Full Time Benefits:

Profit Sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Disability Insurance

Medical Travel Reimbursement

Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance

401K with an employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flight Benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Part Time Benefits:

Profit Sharing

Medical Travel Reimbursement

Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance

401K with an employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flight Benefits

Sick time

Summary

Assure the parts and materials required to perform aircraft maintenance are available to each assigned line station through stock transfers or procurements. Inventory levels should be monitored and parts should be transferred, expedited from repair, borrowed and/or purchased as needed to replenish supply. Parts and materials required for maintaining the fleet should be made available in a timely manner at the lowest achievable cost. Maintain documentation of all parts activity and operational statistics on the performance of each station and aircraft.

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Minimum Requirements

A combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in an Aviation-specific program, Finance, Data Science or Analytics, Engineering or Business discipline will be accepted in lieu of the minimum experience requirement.

Years of Experience:Minimum of two (2) years related experience as a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement Agent, Commodity Analyst, Repair Analyst, etc. Applicable experience repairing off-wing components and understanding of commercial requirements will also be considered.

* Strong intellect and aptitude desired, along with ability to manage multiple and varied activities.

* Good effective communication skills and an ability to prioritize and effectively problem solve.

Preferred Requirements

* Familiarity with engineering, finance, accounting and statistics is desirable.

* Aircraft Systems and AIS Knowledge desired.

* Ability to develop and process analytic information.

* Ability to work under pressure in a Team environment.

Job Duties

* Track the aircraft assigned to each station by tail number and assure inventory effective to those tails / sub-fleets is maintained.

* Perform an interactive parts assessment to see the effectivity of requested part on specific AC via Airbusworld, TSM/AMM/Engineering Order review.

* Procure parts and materials for specific Line Maintenance and Allegiant Stations.

* Respond to parts requests received via Electronic Parts Request (EPR) in a timely fashion.

* Notify requestor of parts request with a receipt acknowledgement.

* Review requests for accuracy, clarity, and completeness (special attention should be paid to primary/alternate part numbers, aircraft effectively, required documentation and deadlines).

* Procure parts in the manner that is most beneficial to Allegiant Air.

* Conduct inventory analysis and complete transfer of available stock, expedite from repair vendor, execute a loan/borrow agreement, or submit RFQ for purchase or core exchange from vendor.

* When a part must be purchased, submit RFQ using AeroXchange, ILS, or PartsBase then contact vendors to expedite results.

* Upon receipt of vendor quotations, analyze cost, tag age, part condition, and lead time.

* Select quotation that is the most efficient and cost-effective for meeting Allegiant operational deadlines.

* Generate inventory purchase orders. Perform logistical analysis to determine most appropriate method of shipment.

- Analyze requests for comail (company mail) transfer opportunities, FedEx, freight, or courier movements to make the optimal decision in shipping priorities.

- Send transfer directive to station or vendor sending part; specify co-mail instructions, shipping information, or courier anticipated arrival times along with any special packaging or documentation needs.

- Communicate with requestor and Maintenance Control the part status, PO numbers and expected arrival times of parts.

* Coordinate with Repair Analyst to meet parts requests needs through expedited repairs when appropriate.

* Maintain Part Status documentation Record transaction data on Parts Status spreadsheet. Update spreadsheet entries as actions are taken and verify current status prior to each day's morning maintenance meeting.

* Monitor parts movements from shipping through delivery and receipt. Assure that parts are properly received and pass inspection using AIS procedures and in accordance with the GMM.

* Provide parts and shipping costs to Buyers for each aircraft at each base to which they are assigned.

* In partnership with the Maintenance Control Manager, develop and maintain rapport and effective communication with the on-site managers of the assigned line stations.

* Monitor MIN/MAX levels of parts at assigned stations; generate purchase orders as necessary to maintain stock at or above MIN level.

* Perform Beyond Economic Repair declared Rotable asset replenishment activity by proactively performing a competitive sourcing activity in Aeroxchange or ILS platform.

* Track actual part usage versus anticipated; take corrective actions as necessary.

* Maintain awareness of the parts vendor base, particularly with regard to accurate and timely delivery performance.

* If appropriate, suggest candidate vendors for long term agreements.

* Develop and maintain business relationships with vendors used by Allegiant and cultivate new opportunities for procurement and savings.

* Track parts activity and cost, per aircraft and per station, as well as certain other operating statistics in order to measure aircraft and station performance.

* Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

EEO Statement

We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company celebrates diversity, and we value the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

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