Freighter Loading Expert - DWC (SSP)

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata is hiring a Freighter Loading Expert at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International (DWC). You will supervise loading/off-loading of Freighter aircraft, ensure safety, and coordinate with ALS/Load Master to meet on-time departures 24/7.

The role requires relevant ground handling experience, UAE driving licence, and strong English. IT skills and supervisory ability are a plus, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School with a certificate and 4–6 years of experience in ground handling.
• Diploma in Ground Handling with 2–4 years of experience in ground handling.
• UAE Driving Licence to gain ADP.
• English level 5.

Responsibilities

• Complies with SOPs, work instructions and airport standards to ensure smooth Freighter operations.
• Handles loading and equipment operation for incoming/outgoing Freighter flights.
• Conducts safety briefings and intervenes when risk is detected to ensure safe practices.
• Ensures safety issues are addressed per safety regulations and reporting processes.
• Works under time constraints to meet on-time departure targets while maintaining safety.

Skills

Ground handling

Safety awareness

Team supervision

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma in Ground Handling

Tools

IT literacy

UAE Driving Licence

Loading equipment knowledge

Job description

Job description

dnata is more than a global air and travel services provider. We connect people with possibilities and opportunities across 130+ airports in 34 countries through ground handling, cargo, travel, and catering & retail services. Our purpose is clear: to deliver on the promises our customers make. We are powered by a bold vision to be the world’s most admired air and travel services provider, which guides our strategy, culture, and every role across our teams. Our core values fuel everything we do: we are safe, we play to win, we respect everyone and work together as a team, and we are future thinking. At dnata, we foster diversity, nurture ambition, and celebrate achievement. If you're inspired by purpose and motivated to be part of a global team shaping the future of aviation and travel, we’d love to have you onboard.

As a Freighter Loading Expert for DWC you will, ensure the safe on-loading, off-loading and ground support activities on a Freighter aircraft at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) on a 24/7 shift in accordance with operational service level agreements and regulatory controls.

In this role, you will:

• Complies with all relevant company standard operating procedures, work Instructions, and airport authority standards and regulatory requirements at DWC to ensure smooth handling of Freighter operations.
• Handles loading & equipment operation activities for incoming and outgoing Freighter flights as allocated.
• Conducts regular safety briefings while intervening when there is risk exposure, ensuing safe behaviours is practiced and followed on shift.
• Ensures all safety issues are addressed as per safety regulations and safety reporting process is followed at all times.
• Works under time constraints to ensure the safe on time departure of aircraft, and that the service delivery targets and schedules are consistently met within the boundaries of safety and regulatory requirements.
• Briefs team members, allocates tasks and oversees activities. Supports the multi-tasked team to undertake all Freighter turnaround activities, participates and keeps the Airside Loading Supervisor updated on the operational progress at all times.

• Leads the main deck loading and off-loading of Freighter aircraft in accordance with the loading instructions, liaising with Airside Loading Supervisor on all relevant operational challenges and exceptions.
• Ensures that any loading deviation is authorised by the ALS /Load Control/ Load Master before the release of an aircraft.
• Effectively liaises with all concerned sections to ensure that adequate serviceable loading and offloading equipment is available on time for flight handling.
• As SME for Freighter Operations, provide technical expertise on all special loads to ensure aircraft and operational Safety.

Qualification

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Must hold a High School with a Certificate (12 years of schooling) and 4-6 years of experience in ground handling or Diploma in Ground handling with 2-4 years of experience in ground handling.
• UAE Driving Licence in order to gain ADP.
• English Level 5.

You'll have an edge if you possess:

• IT and Computer Literacy Skills.
• Supervisory Skills.
• Quality Orientation Skills.
• Safety Awareness Skills.

Our services on the ground keep the world in the air. We’re one of the largest air services providers in the world, and you’ll find us in over 80 countries offering expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for people with imagination and creativity to join our team of more than 40,000 people. We want potential stars to help us deliver on the promises our customers make.

Salary & benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers