AOG Customer Resolution Specialist- Herndon, VA| Call Center/Customer Service| PDS Defense Career Portal Home Page

Job Description

Job ID#:

218736

Job Category:

Call Center/Customer Service

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

✈️ AOG Customer Resolution Specialist

Location: Herndon, VA
Company: PDS Defense, Inc.

🔎 Role Overview

The Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Customer Resolution Specialist is a high-urgency, operations-focused role responsible for managing and expediting critical aircraft parts orders. This role ensures rapid resolution of AOG situations by coordinating across engineering, supply chain, and suppliers while maintaining constant communication with customers.

This is a 24/7 operations role requiring rotating shifts.

⏰ Schedule

5 days/week with rotating shifts (every 4–8 weeks)
Shifts:
- 1st: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- 2nd: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- 3rd: 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Includes nights, weekends, and holidays

🧩 Key Responsibilities

📦 Order Processing & Customer Support (50%)

Manage AOG orders in CRM and ERP systems
Process quotes and validate urgency of orders
Handle credit authorization and release holds for urgent situations
Escalate critical issues and coordinate with engineering teams
Manage drop shipments and supplier coordination
Resolve pricing and part discrepancies

🤝 Customer Communication (20%)

Provide real-time updates via phone and CRM (Freshdesk)
Offer alternative solutions to meet urgent needs
Coordinate freight/logistics for on-time delivery
Investigate and resolve customer complaints
Lead internal coordination for AOG cases

📊 Reporting & Technical Coordination (20%)

Lead shift handoffs and daily AOG status meetings
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
Use technical tools (e.g., 220 World) to find solutions
Provide updates in operations calls

🔧 Other (10%)

Additional duties as needed

✅ Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience
3+ years in customer service in fast-paced environments
Availability for rotating shifts (required)

⭐ Preferred Background

Aviation, aerospace, or military environment
Experience in:
- Supply chain / logistics
- Airline operations or maintenance
- Material management
Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

📌 Key Traits for Success

Thrives under pressure and urgency
Strong communication across multiple stakeholders
Quick decision-maker with sound judgment
Customer-first mindset (critical KPI: speed + resolution quality)

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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