ABX Ground Ops Instructor/Auditor (Loadmaster)

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

Job summary

ABX Air in Toledo, OH seeks a Ground Operations Instructor/Auditor focused on cargo loading and safety auditing. The role includes classroom and on-the-job training of ground handling, weight and balance, dangerous goods handling, and SMS processes for airline staff and contractors.

The position requires FAA certifications, TSA credentials, strong regulatory knowledge, and travel up to 50%. Starting salary around $61,000 per year, with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in aviation cargo operations.
• FAA Aircraft Weight and Balance certification or ability to recertify.
• FAA Dangerous Goods Inspector certification or ability to recertify.
• Ability to obtain TSA Security Threat Assessment and/or SIDA credential.
• Knowledge of FAR/ICAO/IATA regulations governing cargo operations and safety.
• Valid driver's license and US Passport.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and on-the-job training for ground operations cargo and handling.
• Conduct SMS safety assurance auditing of ground operations processes and services.
• Perform Professional Loadmaster duties onboard company aircraft.
• Coordinate ground operations safety and regulatory matters with management, inspectors, and staff.
• Develop FAA/TSA compliant methods and procedures for cargo operations.

Skills

Aviation cargo ops

Safety auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Category: TRAINING

• Full-Time

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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 .

Ground sec coord duties

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