Ramp Team Leader

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

Job summary

Velora is seeking a Ramp Team Leader in Abu Dhabi to provide frontline leadership during aircraft turnaround activities. You will ensure safe loading and unloading, coordinate ramp resources, and lead teams in safety, SOP compliance, and timely operations.

Responsibilities include hazard reporting, team briefings, and ensuring damage checks at arrival and departure. A minimum of 3 years in airport ground handling is required, with a high school diploma. This role is on site in the UAE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safe loading and unloading of aircraft deadload.

Skills

Airport operations

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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The Ramp Team Leader provides front‑line leadership and operational supervision during aircraft turnaround activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and on‑time loading and unloading of aircraft deadload. The role is accountable for maintaining the highest safety standards, coordinating ramp resources, and leading teams in compliance with SOPs, safety, and service requirements.

Accountabilities

• Accountable person for the safe loading and unloading of aircraft deadload
• As a Team Leader, you will be the responsible focal point for all team members, empowered to act proactively to ensure smooth collaboration between the teams involved in turnaround activities
• Ensuring that all SOPs are adhered to at all times both by yourself and your team members allowing for a safe and secure operation
• Lead the promotion of safety across aircraft turnaround activities and influences team members to maintain the highest standard of safety throughout the operation ensuring hazards or occurrences are identified and reported immediately
• Encourage consistency and collaboration by ensuring clear communication at all levels including team briefings and completion of relevant reports
• Responsible person to ensure all aircraft contact points are checked for damage on both arrival and departure reporting any irregularities to the Duty Manager
• Responsible for reporting all hazards and occurrences to the management team, raising GSRs when required and within corporate guidelines

Education & Experience

• High school diploma
• At least 3 years' airport ground handling experience