Coordinator Load Planning

JetBlue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Crew travel benefits

Job summary

JetBlue is seeking a Coordinator Load Planning in New York to perform weight and balance calculations ensuring safe aircraft loading for takeoff, flight, and landing. The role involves proactive measures to avoid weight-related delays and ensure CG compliance.

Responsibilities include planning payload data, communicating load plans, and coordinating with Dispatch, Flight Crews, and Stations to resolve weight restrictions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of airline Operations experience or aviation education.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet fixed time constraints.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Willing to travel overnight (10%).
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• This position is not visa sponsorship eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform weight and balance activities on JetBlue Airways flights.
• Plan and communicate payload data and load plans.
• Manage flight processing including weight restrictions and closeout procedures.
• Coordinate with Station Operations, Flight Crews, System Operations and Dispatch.
• Resolve payload, fuel, and weight restriction issues with Dispatch and Flight Crews.
• Ad-hoc administrative duties as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Dispatch license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sabre

Job description

Position Summary

The Coordinator Load Planning performs weight & balance calculations to ensure safe and efficient use of JetBlue aircraft. The Coordinator takes proactive measures to avoid potential weight & balance issues, in-turn reducing delay risk, and ensures that the aircraft load is within acceptable center of gravity condition for takeoff, flight and landing.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform weight and balance related activities on JetBlue Airways flights
• Plan and communicate payload data and compartment load plans on a timely basis
• Manage the processing of flights including weight restrictions and closeout procedures
• Communicate with and supports Station Operations, Flight Crews, System Operations and Dispatch as it relates to weight and balance activities
• Work with Dispatch and Flight Crews to resolve payload, fuel, and weight restriction issues
• Ad-hoc administrative duties, as directed

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• One (1) year of airline Operations experience or educational background in aviation
• Must be available to work shift work, which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and shifts of varying lengths
• Ability to work well with others, perform under pressure and under fixed time constraints
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Holds Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Dispatch license
• Two (2) years of JetBlue Airport and/or Ground Operations experience
• Experience in determining aircraft weight and balance limitations
• Experience using Sabre applications

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment
• Flexible shifts, weekends, holidays and extended hours

Physical Effort:

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The starting pay for this position starts at $23.56 per hour. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.