Airport Catering Transport Coordinator

Primeflight-Aviation-5; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is hiring a Catering Transport Dispatcher at Cleveland's CLE airport.

You will coordinate daily transportation and catering operations to ensure safe, on-time service, serving as the central point of contact between drivers, operations teams, and airline personnel. The role requires strong communication, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to monitor schedules and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain required clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs as applicable).
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• 1–3 years of administrative, dispatch, or coordination experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport and security clearances.
• Ability to obtain necessary airport vehicle operator permits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily transportation operations to support flight schedules and service requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, operations teams, and airline personnel.
• Maintain real-time communication with drivers to ensure timely arrivals, departures, and returns to base.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings to communicate operational updates, safety expectations, and priorities.
• Review prior shift communications and ensure all outstanding issues are addressed.
• Track and report attendance issues including late arrivals, early departures, and absences.
• Update flight schedules, timing changes, gate assignments, and operational details in tracking systems.
• Ensure all operational records, logs, and reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor driver activity to ensure compliance with schedules, break requirements, and operational expectations.
• Coordinate staffing and equipment assignments to meet operational demands.
• Communicate all operational disruptions or irregularities to leadership and airline partners in real time.
• Ensure all required documentation, logs, and compliance records are completed and maintained.
• Support cross-functional operations, including assisting with warehouse or catering tasks as needed.
• Monitor equipment readiness, including cleanliness, fuel levels, and overall condition.
• Promote a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

No formal education requirement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is hiring a Catering Transport Dispatcher at Cleveland's CLE airport.

You will coordinate daily transportation and catering operations to ensure safe, on-time service, serving as the central point of contact between drivers, operations teams, and airline personnel. The role requires strong communication, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to monitor schedules and compliance.