AOG Buyer at Allegiant Air

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Aviation, AirlineIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum five (5) years of related experience as a Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Commodity Manager, Repair Analyst, etc
Authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986
Must pass a Criminal Background Check
Proficient in MS Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and process analytic information
Ability to work under pressure in a Team environment
Preferred Requirements
Aircraft Systems and AIS Knowledge
Familiarity with finance, accounting and statistics
Applicable experience repairing off wing components and understanding of commercial requirements

Responsibilities

Assure parts and materials required for aircraft maintenance are available through stock transfers or procurements
Monitor inventory levels and transfer, expedite from repair, borrow, and/or purchase parts as needed to replenish supply
Make parts and materials available for fleet maintenance in a timely manner at the lowest achievable cost
Maintain documentation of all parts activity and operational statistics on station and aircraft performance
Create and present reports to upper management as necessary
Source and procure parts and materials for Line Maintenance and Heavy Check
Evaluate parts requests for accuracy, clarity, completeness (including part numbers, aircraft effectivity, documentation, deadlines) and respond timely
Procure parts beneficially: conduct inventory analysis, initiate stock transfers, expedite from repair, execute loans/borrows, or submit RFQs for purchase/core exchange
Submit RFQs using sourcing programs like AeroXchange or Parts-Base per SOX guidelines and expedite vendor results
Analyze vendor quotations for cost, tag age, part condition, lead time and select most efficient/cost-effective option
Generate inventory purchase orders
Perform logistical analysis for optimal shipment method (comail, FedEx, freight, international, courier)
Send transfer directives specifying shipping info, arrival times, packaging/documentation needs
Communicate part status, PO numbers, expected arrival times to requestors
Maintain Part Status documentation
Record transaction data in MS Access database and update/verify status
Manage open orders to ensure receipt into stock within agreed time frames
Track ordered components, update database timely, and expedite as needed
Follow-up on open orders for smooth purchasing process
Manage procurement of aircraft material, gather pricing for projects with supplier info and part clarification
Manage vendor performance for highest quality service at least cost
Measure vendor performance: develop KPIs, monitor stock availability, delivery, paperwork, warranty, responsiveness, bad parts

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Procurement

Inventory Management

Purchasing

Analytics

Supply Chain

Aircraft Parts

Sourcing

Part Number Evaluation

Reporting

Allegiant Air

Low-cost airline for leisure travel

About Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air operates a low-cost airline that connects travelers from smaller cities to popular leisure destinations. The airline uses an all-jet fleet and offers low fares, making air travel affordable. In addition to flights, Allegiant provides travel-related products like hotel rooms, rental cars, and entertainment tickets, which can be purchased through its website. Since starting in 1999 with just one aircraft, Allegiant has grown to operate over 350 routes across the United States with a fleet of more than 92 aircraft. The company focuses on providing value and convenience for leisure travelers, offering both individual flight tickets and bundled vacation packages that include various travel services.

Las Vegas, NevadaHeadquarters

1999Year Founded

$746MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Profit Sharing

Medical Travel Reimbursement

Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flight Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Risks

Competition from other ultra-low-cost carriers like Avelo Airlines may impact market share.

Rapid route expansion may strain operational resources and affect service quality.

Reliance on seasonal routes could lead to inconsistent revenue streams during off-peak seasons.

Differentiation

Allegiant Air connects small cities to premier leisure destinations with low-cost fares.

The airline offers bundled travel packages, including hotels and rental cars, for convenience.

Allegiant's all-jet fleet ensures high efficiency and reliability in operations.

Upsides

Increased demand for domestic leisure travel boosts Allegiant's bookings by 15% in 2023.

The 'workcation' trend could increase demand for Allegiant's bundled travel packages.

Allegiant's route expansion in 2025 introduces 44 new nonstop connections.

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