Purchasing Agent

About Sky West

Sky West is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers. More importantly, we’re known for our reliability, service, and our professional employees who operate flights each day throughout North America. We have been esteemed as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes and are known for an industry-leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team, and our continued solid operational and economic performance.

Sky West employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality, and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as:

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
• Discounted worldwide flight benefits and free on available open seating for you and your family with four of our major airlines (Delta, United, Alaska, and American)

As a Purchasing Agent, you will work closely with assigned maintenance bases to ensure they have the parts needed for a successful operation.

• Purchase parts for maintenance bases
• Responsible for aircraft on ground (AOG) and critical purchases
• Evaluate costs for consumable inventory
• Maintain accurate purchase files
• Communicate with bases and vendors
• Monitor and expedite orders

* No previous airline experience needed*

We are looking for individuals with an interest in the airline industry who have the following traits:

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a pre-placement background check and drug screen
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Self-motivated
• Communication and people skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word & Excel
• Work independently and as an integral part of a team
• Job knowledge is gained through on the job training.

• Schedule Monday - Friday
  • Either 4-10's or 5-8's available for full-time
• Live near or be willing to relocate to St. George, UT (no remote work opportunities available for this position)
• Able to sit for extended periods at a computer and perform repetitive computer functions.
• This is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position.

Please complete the on-line application. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

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