ABX Ground Ops Instructor/Auditor (Loadmaster)

ABX AIR; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

ABX AIR is seeking a Ground Operations Instructor/Auditor to lead safety assurance and training for cargo loading, weight and balance, and ground handling operations. The role includes auditing, regulatory compliance, and coordinating with regulators, management, and contractors across worldwide air cargo operations.

The position requires five years in aviation cargo operations, FAA certifications, and ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in aviation cargo operations.
• FAA (14 CFR) Aircraft Weight and Balance (Loadplanner/Loadmaster) Certification or ability to recertify upon employment
• FAA (49 CFR) Dangerous Goods Inspector Certification or ability to recertify upon employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain TSA Security Threat Assessment and/or airport SIDA credential
• Knowledge of aircraft weight and balance calculation methods and tools
• Knowledge of FAR/ICAO/IATA regulations governing carriage of cargo, acceptance of dangerous goods for air transport, aircraft loading, aircraft ground handling, and cargo and aircraft safety measures
• Knowledge of cargo and aircraft security regulations and measures
• Valid driver's license
• Valid US Passport
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time

Responsibilities

• Conduct SMS Safety Assurance auditing and Safety Risk Management of ground operations processes and services.
• Communicate and coordinate ground operations safety, regulatory, and security matters with management, regulators, customers, contractors, and staff.
• Provide classroom and on-the-job technical and regulatory training for cargo and aircraft ground handling processes.
• Develop FAA and TSA compliant methods and procedures for cargo ground operations including air cargo build-up, loading, and dangerous goods handling.
• Perform Professional Loadmaster duties, flying onboard company aircraft to support worldwide air cargo charter contracts, and act as Ground Security Coordinator.

Job description

The Ground Operations Instructor/Auditor focuses on aircraft cargo loading and will conduct SMS Safety Assurance auditing and Safety Risk Management of ground operations processes and services provided by airline employees and contractors. Communicate and coordinate ground operations technical, safety, security, and regulatory matters with airline management and staff, regulatory agents and inspectors, customer and contractor staff, and Professional Loadmaster staff. Provide classroom and on-the-job technical and regulatory training of ground operations cargo and aircraft ground handling processes performed by airline employees and contract service providers. Provide subject matter expertise, research, and development of FAA and TSA compliant methods and procedures for cargo airline ground operations including: air cargo build-up, restraint, and loading; dangerous goods air acceptance and handling; aircraft weight & balance calculation; aircraft loading and ground handling; cargo and aircraft security; as well as operational safety and Safety Management System (SMS) processes. Position will perform Professional Loadmaster duties, flying onboard company aircraft in support of worldwide air cargo charter contracts, performing Ground Security Coordinator duties, managing the safe and secure provision of cargo and aircraft ground handling measures and services for those flights, and administer and schedule PLM program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Five (5) years of experience in aviation cargo operations
• Current FAA (14 CFR) Aircraft Weight and Balance (Loadplanner/Loadmaster) Certification or ability to recertify upon employment
• Current FAA (49 CFR) Dangerous Goods Inspector Certification or ability to recertify upon employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain TSA Security Threat Assessment and/or airport SIDA credential
• Knowledge of aircraft weight and balance calculation methods and tools
• Knowledge of FAR/ICAO/IATA regulations governing carriage of cargo, acceptance of dangerous goods for air transport, aircraft loading, aircraft ground handling, and cargo and aircraft safety measures
• Knowledge of cargo and aircraft security regulations and measures
• Valid driver's license
• Valid US Passport
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time

Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience conducting audits, evaluations, or other safety assurance measures
• Previous experience as instructor or trainer
• Knowledge or experience with IOSA audits
• Knowelge or experience with ICAO or FAA Safety Management Systems rules and processes

This position starts at $61,000 annual salary