Logistics Team Leader

Air Arabia; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia in Sharjah seeks a logistics professional to oversee daily operations for aircraft spares, tools, and materials, ensuring fastest AOG routing and regulatory compliance. You will supervise end-to-end activities, coordinate with external partners, and drive cost control while maintaining documentation accuracy.

You will support KPI monitoring, CAPA actions, and audits, while guiding a team of logistics staff and collaborating with Engineering, Stores, Finance and Procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or aviation management.
• IATA Cargo/DGR certification is an advantage.
• Proficient in ERP and logistics systems with attention to documentation.
• AOG and time-critical situations experience.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise end-to-end logistics activities including imports/exports, cross trades, charters, courier movement, transshipments, and local deliveries of aircraft parts and consumables.
• Coordinate AOG movements with fastest possible routing and proper documentation.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve delays, discrepancies, or exceptions.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, airlines, couriers, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Track costs, validate invoices, and support freight optimization initiatives.
• Support KPI monitoring: response times, shipment TAT, cost variance, compliance deviations.
• Supervise logistics staff and ensure SOP adherence; drive CAPA and audits.
• Provide direction and development opportunities to team members; maintain a performance-driven environment.

Skills

AOG shipments

Customs clearance

Coordination

Documentation accuracy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics / Aviation Management

IATA Cargo/DGR certification (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for overseeing day to day logistics operations related to aircraft spares, tools, and materials, ensuring timely movement, regulatory compliance, cost control, managing the subordinates, and uninterrupted support to Air Arabia’s engineering and operational requirements—monitoring 24/7 – 365 days including AOG and time critical shipments.

Key Result Responsibilities

Operational & Executional

• Supervise end to end logistics activities including imports, exports, cross trades, charters, courier movement, transshipments, and local deliveries of aircraft parts and consumables.
• Coordinate AOG movements, ensuring fastest possible routing, documentation readiness, and customs clearance.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or exceptions.
• Monitor vendor KPIs
• Ensure accurate weight, dimension, packaging, and labelling of all shipments.

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure Full Compliance With

• GCAA / IATA / ICAO regulations
• Customs regulations (UAE & international)
• Dangerous Goods (IATA DGR) requirements, including coordination for DG shipments.

Verify Accuracy Of All Logistics Documentation Including

• Air Waybills (AWB)
• Commercial Invoices
• Packing Lists
• Export Declarations
• Permits (MOFAIC, TDRA, SABER, etc., where applicable)

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with freight forwarders, airlines, couriers, customs brokers, and all other external stakeholders.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders: Engineering, Stores, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.

Escalate critical issues with recommendations and corrective actions.

Cost & Performance Control

Track logistics costs and support freight optimization initiatives.

Validate freight invoices against quotes and services delivered.

Support KPI Monitoring Such As

• Response time
• Shipment TAT
• Cost variance
• Compliance deviations

People & Process Management

Supervise logistics support staffs.

Ensure adherence to SOPs and drive continuous improvement in logistics processes.

Support audits and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

People Management

Provides direction, coaching and guidance to team members for their career and professional development.

Creates a conducive working environment to build and sustain a performance driven, engaged, and committed team.

Ensures people management responsibilities are handled effectively in line with company procedures.

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Aviation Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications like IATA Cargo/DGR are an advantage.
• Possesses strong knowledge of aircraft parts logistics, with a solid understanding of Incoterms and customs procedures.
• Performs effectively under pressure, particularly in AOG and time-critical situations.
• Proficient in ERP and logistics systems, with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Exhibits strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Adopts a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Collaborates effectively within teams while remaining operationally agile and cost-conscious.
• Maintains a safety- and compliance-driven approach in all operational activities.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Remains flexible to work shifts or provide on-call support for AOG requirements, with willingness to travel to airports, warehouses, or regional stations as needed.

Work Experience

• With 5–8 years of experience in aviation logistics / freight forwarding.
• Demonstrates strong hands‑on experience in AOG shipments, customs clearance, dangerous goods (DG) cargo, and international freight operations.