Aircraft Loading Supervisor On-site

Lufthansa; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 60 sick days

Education

15-20 vacation days

Life Insurance

Flight privileges

Employee Assistance Program

Long Disability

Job summary

Lufthansa in Toronto seeks an Aircraft Loading Supervisor to coordinate ground handling, oversee ramp operations and ensure safety and efficiency across all phases of aircraft loading and unloading.

You will supervise service partners, manage documentation with Load Control, and support shift operations, with a willingness to travel and a valid Canadian work permit.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English language required.
• Bachelor’s degree desirable; high school diploma/GED required.
• 1–3 years in aircraft handling or related gate processes desirable.
• Valid ALS qualification and training in aircraft handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Weight and Balance documentation with Load Control.
• Maintain daily trip files and aircraft-handling statistics.
• Supervise ramp functions and ensure safety/load security checks before departure.
• Coordinate all phases of aircraft handling including catering, cleaning, fueling, cargo handling and boarding.
• Supervise service partners during loading/unloading and verify cargo buildup.

Skills

English fluency

Team supervision

High stress management

Willingness to work shifts

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

Keep every flight moving safely, smoothly, and on time!

Coordinate aircraft handling from ground to departure, lead service partners, and ensure every detail meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Take the lead on the ground and help aviation take flight!

Tasks

As the Aircraft Loading Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Responsible for coordinating Weight and Balance documentation with LHG Centralized Load Control
• Maintain daily trip files as well as all aircraft-handling related statistical data
• Supervision of ramp functions
• Operational safety/load security checks on aircraft prior to departure, which also includes the coordination of all operational activities during irregularities
• Coordination of all phases of aircraft handling, including catering, cleaning, fueling, cargo handling, authorities, crew and passenger boarding/de-boarding as well as pushback and walkout assistance
• Supervision of service partners during all phases of aircraft loading/unloading, including checking on correct buildup/preparation of cargo – destined for bulk loading or in unit load devices
• All other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• up to 60 Sick Days
• Education
• 15-20 Vacation Days
• Life Insurance
• Flight privileges
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Disability

Requirements

To thrive in this role, we value a combination of the following requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree desirable
• 1-3 years of work experience in aircraft handling or knowledge of passenger handling and gate processes desirable
• Fluency in English language required
• German and other language desirable
• Knowledge of airport procedures and processes
• Successful completion of Training in Aircraft Handling (including DCS systems)*
• Valid ALS Qualification *
• Knowledge of Emergency Response (SERP) planning *
• Participation in respective trainings to acquire respective qualifications required
• Willingness to travel
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Manage high stress levelsLift up to 70 lbs
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Must be willing to work shifts
• Must possess a legal work permit in Canada
• CV/Resume required
• Company will not provide relocation assistance