HUB Cargo Officer - UAEN Talents Only

Showcify; 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

Synopsis:

On a shift basis, manage and complete tasks set within a defined timeframe within the Cargo warehouse operation i.e. planning and oversight on key activities, routes and products, with focus on defined performance requirements in relation to OTP, Cargo IQ, SLA’s and FAB, EASC’s FAP,etc.

Accountabilities:

• Extend focus on inbound quality i.e.monitoringof physical built and validation of weight & volume to avoid stow loss,optimizeonward connections and max. Revenue and/or messaging i.e. pre-alerts, contacts, FWB/FHL, SHCs, Cargo IQ.
• Implement best practices, and get buy-in from the Service Providers, to reduce operational discrepancies and support improved capacityutilization
• Monitoring of red routes, space optimization in line with Cargo Load planning using cargo spot – pre-carrying shipments, review of connections, potential no shows/misconnectionand replacement /swap of loads
• Monitor work progress and services and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including Health, Security and Safety e.g. ULD properly lashed and secured, wearing of PPE.
• Establish andmaintainclose working relationships with the Service Providers for providing sufficient resources to achieve On-Time Departure Performance especially for freighter and RFS operation.
• Ensure compliance with all Etihad procedures and regulatory requirements in relation to safety,securityand Dangerous Goods.
• To support the CargoOperationsCenterDuty Manager to deliver departmental and corporate targets and goals.
• Support toestablishbest practices to enable revenue budget achievement and to support service delivery, costsavingsand compliance to Safety & Security regulations.
• Support implementation of measurement tools to gauge overall performance of flights and resources and implement KPI’s to highlight business needs and requirements.
• Spot checks for HDU and TRU units from network - TRU/HDU are topped up to max space or coordination with origin for update of VOL in system ifrequiredforpossible adjustmentof freight charges
• Provide on job training, coaching and advice to GHA staff to upgrade their skills,knowledgeand confidence level.
• Being flexible with operations shift requirement and able to work in all positions below the titleposition, whichmeans cross skill functionality is a prerequisite with focus on continuous development of competency level.

• Educated to at least high school level, withacquiredspecialization in cargo handling operations.
• Successful completion of cargo and dangerous goods courses arerequiredas well as courses in live animals,aircraftweight and balance and general cargo procedures.
• At least3years of cargo operations experience.
• Fully conversant with cargo handling processes,proceduresand regulatory compliance expectations.

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com