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Manage deicing activities to ensure work quality standards are met * Work alongside deicing employees to assist in active deicing operations as needed * Provide and facilitate safety training to ...

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$21.25 - $23.65/hr

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Plainview, NY · On-site

$41K - $48K/yr

Our client is seeking a Deicing Assembler. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling composite and electrometric materials with complex fixtures and tooling Responsibilities: * Assemble ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for deicing in the United States is $85,299.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is deicing?

A Deicing job involves removing ice, snow, and frost from aircraft surfaces to ensure safe flight operations. Deicers use specialized equipment and heated anti-icing fluids to prevent ice buildup that could affect a plane’s aerodynamics. This job is critical during winter months and requires working in cold, outdoor conditions. Deicers typically follow strict safety protocols and communicate with flight crews to ensure efficient departure times.

What is a typical workday like for a deicing professional, especially at an airport?

A typical day for a Deicing professional at an airport involves inspecting aircraft surfaces for ice and frost, operating specialized deicing trucks, and applying approved deicing fluids as needed, often during early mornings or late-night shifts. Team members work closely together, following strict safety protocols while maintaining constant communication with flight crews and ground control to ensure efficient turnaround times. The work is primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions, which can be physically demanding but highly rewarding, especially when contributing directly to the safety and on-time performance of airline operations. Many deicing roles offer overtime opportunities during peak winter months and can provide a pathway to supervisory or operations management positions for those interested in career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the deicing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Deicing, you need strong attention to detail, an understanding of safety protocols, and the ability to work efficiently in cold and potentially harsh weather conditions. Familiarity with deicing equipment, chemical handling procedures, and, in aviation roles, communication systems such as radios is important, with OSHA safety certification often required. Dependability, teamwork, and effective communication skills help ensure safe and timely operations. These qualities are essential because deicing is critical to operational safety, especially at airports during winter months, and requires precise coordination under time-sensitive conditions.

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Infographic showing various Deicing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,299 per year, or $41 per hour.

Deicing Coordination Specialist

Kalitta Air, LLC

Ypsilanti, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Kalitta Air rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 26 rated airlines

Job description

 

 

Job Title: Deicing Coordinator Specialist 

Department: Ground Services 

Reports To: Manager of Ground Services


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  1. Analyze, gather, compile, and provide station contact details for all deicing vendors at locations operated by Kalitta Air.
  2. Ensure that Kalitta Air’s deicing procedures and manuals are provided to deicing vendors. Maintain an internal database of contact details for each location.
  3. Inquire with deicing vendors type, quantity, and pricing of deicing/anti-icing fluids.
  4. Negotiate with deicing vendors pricing for services by season/year.
  5. Proactively evaluate new operation locations, and if climate requires it, identify deicing Additional duties as designated by the Manager of Ground Services.
  6. vendors. If required, share contacts with the vendor internally for further coordination and audits.
  7. Follow up with vendors on delays and performance issues 


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School graduate: Must hold a valid driver's license


LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, Write and understand spoken and written English. Ability

to write fuel slips and complete reports. And able to understand directions given. And understand the fueling manual.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Experience & knowledge working with Ground Handlers, FBOs, Airports, etc, in reference to deicing/anti-icing procedures.
  2. Experience negotiating pricing and contract terms in reference to deicing/anti-icing. 
  3. Experience and knowledge of equipment needed to service Kalitta Air’s fleet adequately for deicing/anti-icing services.
  4. Familiarity with the Standardized International Aircraft Ground Deice Program (SIAGDP).
  5. Familiarity with IATA Deicing and Anti Icing Quality Control Pool (DAQCP).
  6. Experience working in Aviation, Logistics, Ground ops, highly preferred.
  7. Possess analytical ability where problems may be complex and not immediately apparent.
  8. Strong written and oral communication skills. 
  9. Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5% of the time.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Company can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The employee will perform duties in a(n) office setting

ACCOMMODATIONS: 

If you need reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.


**if you cannot apply online, other accommodations can be made**

**Must be authorized to work in the United States** 

 

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