ULD Controller (Aviation)- Mumbai

One Story; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Mumbai seeks a ULD Inventory & Control specialist to manage ULD tracking, optimize ULD flows, and ensure airworthy conditions as per regulations. Responsibilities include coordinating with external vendors and stakeholders to address ULD serviceability issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ULDs, excellent communication skills, and a curiosity-driven approach towards continuous improvement in operations. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ULD operations and inventory control.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Knowledge of aviation cargo processes and IATA ULD norms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain real-time tracking and accounting of all ULDs.
• Monitor ULD positions across stations, flights, and warehouses.
• Ensure accurate ULD stock levels per station.
• Manage ULD loans and interline exchanges.
• Plan and optimize ULD flows to support flight schedules.
• Coordinate return of surplus and repairable ULDs.
• Ensure ULDs are maintained in airworthy condition.
• Identify damaged ULDs and coordinate repair.
• Liaise with ULD repair vendors and MROs.

Skills

Strong understanding of standard pallets, containers, nets, straps, locks, and fittings

Knowledge of ULD dimensions and operational limits

Strong documentation and presentation skills

Strong stakeholder communication skills

Curiosity-driven mindset focused on innovation

Job description

ULD Inventory & Control

Maintain real-time tracking and accounting of all ULDs (owned, leased, pooled).

Monitor ULD positions across stations, flights, warehouses, and off-line locations.

Ensure accurate ULD stock levels per station and network-wide.

Manage ULD loans, interline exchanges, and pool agreements.

ULD Movement & Optimization

Plan and optimize ULD flows to support flight schedules and cargo demand.

Minimize empty repositioning and reduce imbalance across stations.

Coordinate timely return of surplus and repairable ULDs.

ULD Serviceability & Maintenance

Ensure ULDs are maintained in airworthy condition as per IATA ULD Regulations (ULDR) and airline standards.

Identify damaged or unserviceable ULDs and coordinate repair or disposal.

Liaise with ULD repair vendors and MROs for timely rectification.

Stakeholder Coordination

Work Closely With

• Cargo Operators
• Load Masters & Centralized Load Control team/s.
• Ground Handling Agents (GHAs)
• Maintenance Service Providers, MROs
• Finance & Procurement
• Interline partners
• Coordinate with airports, warehouses, and off-line agents for ULD recovery.

C. DESIRED SKILL SET

Techno-Functional Skills

• Strong Understanding Of standard pallets, containers, nets, straps, locks, and fittings.
• Knowledge of ULD dimensions, operational limits, handling protocols and overall management.

Communication Skills

• Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Curiosity-driven mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

• Skills: airline, airports, load, cargo, agents, aviation, ULD, unit load devices, maintenance.