Ramp Team Leader

Etihad; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for ground operations at Zayed International Airport. This role involves overseeing and motivating team members during aircraft turnaround activities while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and collaboration among staff. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience in the airline or airport industry.

Qualifications

• 3 years of airline or airport experience.
• Valid UAE driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage team members during aircraft onloading and offloading.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Report hazards and incidents to management.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Team Briefings

Job description

Synopsis

You will be responsible for supervising, managing, and motivating team members on a daily basis during aircraft onloading and offloading of deadload, ensuring the highest safety standards at all times.

Accountabilities

• Accountable for the safe loading and unloading of aircraft deadload.
• As a Team Leader, serve as the primary focal point for all team members, empowered to act proactively to ensure smooth collaboration during turnaround activities.
• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are adhered to at all times by yourself and your team members, maintaining a safe and secure operation.
• Promote safety across aircraft turnaround activities and influence team members to uphold the highest safety standards, ensuring hazards or incidents are identified and reported immediately.
• Encourage consistency and collaboration through clear communication at all levels, including delivering team briefings and completing relevant reports.
• Ensure all aircraft contact points are checked for damage upon arrival and departure, reporting any irregularities to the duty manager.
• Report all hazards and incidents to the management team, raising GSRs as required within corporate guidelines.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma.
• At least 3 years of airline or airport experience.
• Valid UAE driving license is desirable.

About Etihad Airport Services-Ground

Etihad Airport Services Ground is the exclusive ground operations handler at Zayed International Airport.

It manages a wide range of ground functions, including passenger check-in, boarding, baggage handling, and aircraft services.

Operations focus on three main priorities: safety and security, world-class operational efficiency for all customer airlines, and providing a superior customer experience for all visitors and transiting guests.