Air Freight Ops Lead - Charter & Export Expert (Maastricht)

Olympia; Maastricht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia in Maastricht is seeking an Air Operations Manager to own end-to-end air freight activities. The role focuses on coordinating international shipments, preparing documentation and ensuring smooth operations with customers, customs and airport partners.

You will manage export shipments, monitor handling, and work with colleagues across borders in a fast-paced logistics environment. A proactive, hands-on approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in air freight, air cargo or freight forwarding.
• Knowledge of export documentation and customs procedures.
• Strong English communication and proactiveness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export air freight shipments and charter flights.
• Prepare and check shipping documentation (AWBs, export docs).
• Coordinate cargo acceptance and warehouse activities at the airport.
• Handle and verify customs-related information.
• Monitor aircraft handling and follow up on shipments.
• Keep customers informed and respond to operational questions.
• Coordinate with international colleagues and logistics partners.
• Support import shipments and returns when required.
• Ensure compliance with air freight security procedures.

Skills

Air freight

Export shipments

Customs procedures

English

MS Office

TMS

Tools

MS Office 365

Transport Management System

Job description

Olympia in Maastricht is seeking an Air Operations Manager to own end-to-end air freight activities. The role focuses on coordinating international shipments, preparing documentation and ensuring smooth operations with customers, customs and airport partners.

You will manage export shipments, monitor handling, and work with colleagues across borders in a fast-paced logistics environment. A proactive, hands-on approach is essential.