Travel Advisor-Jobs in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

Established in 1985 as the airfreight division of Emirates, Emirates SkyCargo is the largest international cargo airline in the world! We are looking for supply chain and logistics professionals ready to support Emirates SkyCargo as our organisation continuously increases it's cargo capacity and develops specialised products to meet the growing needs of customers.

As a Load Master, you will plan ahead of the flight so as to ascertain that requisite arrangements have been made at origin, destination and any en-route stations, and to accompany the aircraft while performing charter/scheduled operations, in order to ensure all ground operational activity takes place in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with Emirates/Airports standards and procedures

In this role, you will;

• Plan ahead of the flight to ensure all ground handling arrangements are in place and ensure all information related to the ground handling agent, airport and load specification is obtained. Ensure that the Load is built up in accordance with the Emirates Standards meeting all safety requirements.
• Supervise the Ground Handling Agent (GHA) to ensure that load optimization and loading efficiency is achieved taking into consideration requirements for all special cargo. Prepare the loading instruction report and issue to GHA in a timely manner so that the aircraft loading can commence. Ensure that the aircraft is unloaded in a safe and efficient manner. Ensure at all times, that the handling of time and temperature and pharmaceutical shipments demonstrates compliance to the European Union Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP) requirements.
• Responsible for preparing the aircraft weight and balance, trim sheet and submit to the Pilot in command. Issue aircraft loading and unloading instructions.
• At destination ensure that General Declaration, flight plan and weather reports are obtained from the Ground Handling Agent and concerned authorities.
• Accountable for the punctuality of all flights and to ensure that an acceptable level of on-time departures is achieved. Liaise with crew/crew hotel in the event of expected delay so as to ensure crew calls are delayed so as not to impact crew duty time limitation.
• Maintain close contacts with Ground Handling Agents, Line Maintenance Engineers, and Local Airport Authorities etc to ensure that the highest levels of Customer Service are consistently delivered.
• Assess serviceability of aircraft loading systems/equipment and liaise with Engineering for rectification as well as determine operational restrictions and limitations until systems are rectified.
• In the event of accompanying grooms, ensure all grooms are listed and approved for the flight and that their identities are checked prior to boarding the aircraft. Liaise with the grooms and crew for optimal loading positions for special loads.
• Accountable for carrying out the security search of the main deck cargo compartment to ensure that nothing has been placed that would jeopardise the safety of the aircraft. Ensure that all Aircraft Pre-Flight Security and preparation are carried as laid down in the Flight Operations Manual.
• Carry out Dangerous goods inspections related to aircraft loading and also deal with any DG related incidents related to flight and handling while the aircraft is on Ground. Ensure necessary Permits and paper work accompany special types of cargo such as AVI and Dangerous Goods that require special clearance to avoid problems at destinations and transit stations.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below;

• 5+ years experience in Cargo/Airline/Ground handling in all areas in a major international airport
• 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
• Should have completed Load Control 1 and 2, Dangerous Goods Acceptance, Aircraft Loading and Handling Training and Special Cargo Handling including IATA LAR. Good Knowledge of Local and International Customs, Immigration and Security Regulations.
• Ability to demonstrable high level of knowledge and competence in Good Distribution Practice (GDP) acquired through experience and training.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimum amount of supervision and strong communication skills in both written and spoken skills. Good interpersonal skills and should be able to work under pressure

At Emirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop their careers. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

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