Customs Compliance Coordinator at Kalitta Air in Ypsilanti, MI

CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Location: Ypsilanti, MI, US Job Title: Customs Compliance Coordinator Department: Customs Compliance Reports To: Manager of Customs Compliance   SUMMARY: We are looking to fill this Entry Level position with a motivated and reliable individual; preferably with a background in Aviation or Customer Service and who is a great communicator. Using relevant tools and communication skills, will recognize, coordinate, and resolve daily issues the Kalitta Air fleet may encounter related to customs, immigration, and military base access.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: • Submit EAPIS for International flights to TSA and Customs and Border Protection • Audit EAPIS submissions for accurate information • Process jumpseat requests and get jumpseat approval from FAA • Maintain the TSA master crew list for the entire airline • Will update various vendors with changes and requests for information. • Coordinate with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to foresee and respond to any concerns they may have, including published regulations and local operating procedures.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that are preferred for this role; but are not mandatory.  • Aviation background or schooling preferred  • College graduate preferred and/or technical school, or military service desirable; past job experience in a similar field will also be considered. • Experience in communicating with government and local officials • Have the ability to maintain and keep current with documentation for record-keeping. • Ability to learn US Geography is a top priority • Worldwide ZULU and LOCAL time awareness • Ability to interact effectively, assertively, and with other departments in the Kalitta Air Operations Center. • Computer literacy with Microsoft suite.  • Demonstrate the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure   LANGUAGE SKILLS: Demonstrate through the interview process the capability to speak, read and write the English language. This will ensure adequate communications with other areas relevant to safety, security, and operational control.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or listen and travel to assorted locations on the Kalitta campus. The employee is frequently required to use a computer terminal, and telephone. The employee is required to stand, walk and climb/descend stairs.   ***Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.