Cargo Services Officer - Cebu

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is seeking a Ramp Coordinator to support cargo reservations, ground handling, and port administration at the Cebu City port. The role emphasizes safety, on-time performance, and close coordination with engineering, airport operations, and vendors.

The position involves overseeing ramp operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and assisting management in supplier oversight. Prior cargo industry experience and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years’ cargo industry experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support cargo reservations and bookings with exemplary customer service.
• Prepare flight documentation for crew and Customs and review post-flight documents.
• Coordinate effectively between engineering, airport operations, and vendors for smooth service provision.
• Monitor ramp handling procedures and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with Cargo Office to provide freighter position updates during schedule disruptions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Natural customer service orientation

Attentive to detail

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Let your passion fly! We’re proud to be one of the world’s leading airlines. Our reputation is built on a long track record of success, an ongoing commitment to our home Hong Kong, and on the delivery of customer service that’s straight from the heart. All of this is possible due to our talented people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to being the best. Our global family can open up a world of opportunities for you. This means that your first role at Cathay Pacific won’t be your last. It could take you anywhere. Join us and discover just how far you can go!

Role Introduction

To assist with operational and reservation functions for the port including oversight of suppliers to ensure compliance to Cathay service levels and regulatory requirements.

To ensure the highest standards of safety during ground handling of the aircraft and to achieve on-time-performance.

To provide support to port management to drive service excellence and delivery of the cargo services strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Support cargo reservations and bookings whilst providing exemplary customer service
• Provide timely vendor notification for on time and delayed flights
• Provide timely shipment status updates to customers
• Help to manage Ground Handling Agent performance and provide guidelines and instructions
• Support the established performance targets through operational oversight and participation

Administrative Support

• Prepare flight documentation for crew and Customs
• Check and review post flight documentation
• Prepare post flight reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide freighter catering uplift and last minute changes
• Coordinate effectively between engineering, airport operations, air traffic control and vendors to ensure smooth communication and service provision
• Coordinate cargo service activities between sales, operations and ground handling in order to ensure efficient handling of shipments
• Communicate effectively via various channels stakeholders including customers, airport and cargo operations, suppliers, flight crew etc.
• Assist with various administrative station tasks such as SAP
• Coordinate weather diversions at diversion sites
• Handle diversion of Cathay Pacific Flights when required
• Assist with crew administration and support matters at the port
• Support station training activities as required
• Support station management in supplier oversight including reporting Ground Handling Agent performance issues
• Any other reasonable task as requested

Ramp Coordinator (RCO)

• Monitor and ensure the required procedures are properly carried out by Ramp Handling Operator and the Cargo Terminal Operator particularly for special cargo, movement of in/out cargo and mail units on an ad-hoc basis, loading and unloading of freighter, etc.
• Monitor the optimisation of space utilisation for loaded Unit Load Devices and the belly of freighters
• Ensure aircraft searches required by the Security Programme are conducted prior to loading
• Maintain good communications with captain-in-command, Ramp Handling Operator, Cargo Terminal Operator and the Cargo Office
• Liaise closely with the Cargo Office to provide up to date information of freighter positioning when there is disruption of schedule
• Quickly resolve issues on the ramp as required
• Ensure safe operations are maintained at times particularly during loading and unloading of freighters
• Assess the cause of any delay and provide recommendations to the immediate supervisor on accountability for the cause and solution
• Monitor the acceptance and release of such special cargo as animals, engine, vehicle, bulky shipment, and odd-sized items
• Coordinate the activities in the warehouse and conduct quality checks on cargo handling from the Cargo Terminal Operator and the Ramp Handling Operator
• Any other reasonable task as requested

Safety, Security and Compliance

• Help to ensure compliance and conformance to all regulatory and internal safety, security, quality, and procedural requirements
• Undertake quality check programmes established by Head Office and participate in audits as required
• Support the Emergency and Accident role as required

E&A

• Item 1 of 1, Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Item 1 of 1, Diploma in a relevant field Diploma in a relevant field

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Item 1 of 5, Minimum 2 years’ experience in the cargo industry is an advantage Minimum 2 years’ experience in the cargo industry is an advantage
• Item 2 of 5, Strong communication skills Strong communication skills
• Item 3 of 5, Natural customer service orientation Natural customer service orientation
• Item 4 of 5, Attentive to detail Attentive to detail
• Item 5 of 5, Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

** Please note that we will only be able to contact candidates who have been shortlisted for further consideration **

Personal & Application Information

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