Material Services Director

Summary

Lead enterprise strategy and execution for the procurement, repair, and availability of aircraft parts, materials, and maintenance-related services across Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines. Lead an organization of approximately 65-75 team members through six to seven direct-report managers covering Technical Purchasing, AOG and Materials Services, Aircraft Parts Repair Management, and Warranty Management.

Accountable for the department budget, parts availability, vendor performance and cost, supporting dispatch reliability and FAA-compliant maintenance materials operations. Oversee the development of analytical models and decision-making tools, source and negotiate supplier contracts, resolve parts-related engineering issues, and manage parts procurement, component repair, warranty recovery, and excess parts sales.

Reports to the VP, Procurement. This role is based in Las Vegas, NV, and is not eligible for remote work.

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Minimum Requirements

• 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

• Education Details: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Aviation Management, Engineering, Finance or a related field.
• Years of Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in aviation materials management, supply chain, or technical procurement at a commercial airline or MRO, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated strength in sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and vendor/supplier management; financial acumen; data analytics; and a strong track record of developing talent, driving continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies: measuring and managing team and individual performance; establishing department goals and objectives aligned with company objectives; managing talent development and succession planning for the department; and modeling behaviors aligned with Allegiant values and leadership norms.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience leading multi-function materials organizations (such as AOG, repairs, and purchasing) at a multi-fleet or multi-airline carrier; experience integrating or harmonizing supply chain processes, systems, and vendors across two airlines is desirable.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, and contracting experience with OEMs and MRO vendors, including repair and exchange agreements, rotable pooling, consignment, and warranty agreements, along with budget management.
• Strong data analytics skills, including analytical modeling and spend and supplier performance analysis, and experience with data tools (such as SQL, advanced Excel, or BI platforms) and aviation maintenance/ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and carrier maintenance program requirements as they apply to parts traceability, approved parts, and receiving inspection.
• Continuous improvement mindset; effective stakeholder collaboration and executive-level communication; and sound prioritization and problem-solving in a 24/7 AOG environment.
• Professional certification such as APICS CSCP/CPIM, ISM CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Master's degree or MBA.

Job Duties

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Materials Services, including AOG support, Technical Purchasing, Aircraft Parts Repair Management, and Warranty across Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines. Lead approximately 65-75 team members through six to seven direct-report managers.
• Technical Purchasing: Negotiate larger item purchases and services contracts. For predictable, higher use items, seek to purchase in bulk and/or establish contracts for fulfillment with vendors. Arrange the sale of excess inventory.
• Materials Services and AOG: Coordinate parts needs with maintenance control and shift managers. Assure that AOG and critical parts requests are fulfilled quickly, including after hours; purchase and move parts and materials to meet the immediate demands of aircraft maintenance.
• Aircraft Parts Repair Management: Manage repair vendors, cycle times, and core returns to assure a supply of high-quality rotable components sufficient to meet the requirements of aircraft maintenance.
• Warranty: Lead warranty administration and recovery from OEMs and vendors, including claims management, contract warranty terms, and tracking of recoveries, to reduce net parts and repair cost.
• Establish a strategy to achieve the function's mission and vision and communicate it down through the organization. Align and harmonize processes, systems, and vendor relationships across Allegiant and Sun Country where appropriate.
• Develop supplier strategy and manage key OEM and MRO relationships, including performance scorecards and periodic business reviews.
• Establish department goals and objectives aligned with company objectives, and measure and manage team and individual performance against them.
• Manage talent development and succession planning for the department: select, develop, and mentor managers. Assure the appropriate training, assistance, coordination, and time are available to carry out objectives; re-prioritize as necessary.
• Model behaviors aligned with Allegiant values and leadership norms.
• Own the department budget and monitor monthly activity, forecast, and report on results.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators such as parts service level, AOG response and aircraft-on-ground time attributable to parts, repair turn time, and spend versus budget.
• Assure compliance with FAA regulations and carrier maintenance program requirements for parts traceability, approved parts, and receiving inspection, and support internal and regulatory audits.
• Direct the development of analytical models and decision-making tools, and lead special projects that provide continuous improvement.
• Facilitate the resolution of issues within the department and across functions, including parts-related engineering issues, by lending expertise and actively directing the process of problem-solving.
• Interface with the Directors of Maintenance, Heavy Maintenance, Quality and Reliability, and with Sun Country counterparts, to assure the efficacy of parts supply decisions.
• Advise upper management on key issues and keep the VP, Procurement, informed on progress in each area, particularly as it affects the department's commitments.
• Ensure any direct reports understand and apply our Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities as appropriate.
• Model Allegiant's customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

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.

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