Ramp Operations Supervisor: Aircraft Turnaround Lead

Soundlines Consultancy; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Soundlines Consultancy is seeking a qualified Ramp Supervisor to lead ramp handling teams during scheduled and ad-hoc flight operations at our airport site in Saudi Arabia. You will manage ramp operations, ensure timely aircraft turnaround, and maintain safety, security and KPI compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with GSE and bunkering processes, and the ability to coordinate with airline customers, OCC, and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Ramp Supervisor / Ramp Operations Supervisor in airport ground handling or aviation operations.
• Strong hands-on experience in ramp operations, aircraft turnaround and airside ground handling.
• Good knowledge of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), manpower allocation and ramp resource planning.
• Experience handling scheduled and ad-hoc flight operations.
• Experience in baggage handling, baggage reconciliation, aircraft loading/offloading and flight dispatch coordination.
• Strong understanding of airport safety, security, SLA and KPI compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide work direction to ramp handling teams during scheduled and ad-hoc flight operations.
• Manage and monitor ramp operations to ensure safe, efficient and timely flight turnaround.
• Ensure compliance with company KPIs, SLAs, safety, security and operational standards.
• Monitor ramp team attendance, manpower allocation and shift-wise duty assignments.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings and debriefings for ramp teams and third-party service providers.
• Coordinate manpower and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) allocation based on flight requirements.
• Monitor cross-utilization and reallocation of manpower during operational changes, delays and additional flights.
• Coordinate Cargo/Mail delivery within defined cut-off timings.
• Monitor load control flight close-outs and ensure required operational paperwork is completed and dispatched.
• Monitor aircraft arrival and departure activities including offloading, loading, cabin cleaning and aircraft servicing.
• Assist with aircraft parking bay allocation and close coordination with OCC.

Skills

Ramp operations

Aircraft turnaround

GSE knowledge

Team leadership

English communication

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Driving license

Flexibility

Job description

Soundlines Consultancy is seeking a qualified Ramp Supervisor to lead ramp handling teams during scheduled and ad-hoc flight operations at our airport site in Saudi Arabia. You will manage ramp operations, ensure timely aircraft turnaround, and maintain safety, security and KPI compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with GSE and bunkering processes, and the ability to coordinate with airline customers, OCC, and maintenance teams.