Cargo Operations Lead - On-Time, Safety & Compliance

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking a shift-based Cargo Operations professional in Abu Dhabi to plan and oversee key activities, routes and products, with a focus on OTP, Cargo IQ, SLA targets and safety regulations.

You will train GHA staff, coordinate with service providers to maximize capacity and revenue, monitor compliance with health, security and Dangerous Goods rules, and support continuous skills development across the cargo operations team.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least high school level with cargo and dangerous goods training.
• Knowledge of live animals handling and aircraft weight & balance.
• Minimum 3 years of cargo operations experience and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo operations planning and execution, ensuring OTP and KPI targets.
• Coordinate routes, space utilization and connections with service providers.
• Train GHA staff and ensure compliance with health, security and Dangerous Goods rules.

Skills

Cargo handling operations

Regulatory compliance

Team training

Education

High school diploma

Cargo and dangerous goods courses

Live animals handling

Aircraft weight and balance training

Job description

Etihad Airways is seeking a shift-based Cargo Operations professional in Abu Dhabi to plan and oversee key activities, routes and products, with a focus on OTP, Cargo IQ, SLA targets and safety regulations.

You will train GHA staff, coordinate with service providers to maximize capacity and revenue, monitor compliance with health, security and Dangerous Goods rules, and support continuous skills development across the cargo operations team.