Global Air Export Specialist - Fast-Paced Ops

Aeronet; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

Job summary

Aeronet in Itasca, IL is seeking an International Air Export Specialist to manage outbound air freight from booking through departure and final documentation. You will coordinate with shippers, carriers, truckers, and overseas agents to move cargo accurately, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

The role requires 2+ years in international air freight, knowledge of IATA, AES/EEI, and EAR/ITAR compliance, plus strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in international air freight forwarding or airline cargo operations.
• Working knowledge of air export documentation, IATA procedures, and Incoterms.
• Familiarity with AES/EEI filing and U.S. export regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive shipments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process air export bookings from customers, sales, and overseas partners.
• Book cargo with airlines and consolidators, selecting routings based on service, cutoff times, and cost.
• Arrange pickup and delivery to the airport or warehouse, and coordinate with truckers and dock staff.
• Prepare and review export documents, including house and master air waybills, invoices, packing lists, and letters of instruction.
• File and verify AES/EEI in AES, ensuring EAR, ITAR, and Schedule B compliance.
• Verify cargo acceptance, weights, dimensions, and DG or special handling requirements.
• Track shipments and provide proactive status updates to customers and destination agents.
• Resolve exceptions such as delays, shortages, damages, and documentation discrepancies.
• Provide freight quotes and support rate requests in coordination with pricing and sales.
• Reconcile charges, support invoicing, and review costs against quotes to protect margin.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Customer service mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Aeronet in Itasca, IL is seeking an International Air Export Specialist to manage outbound air freight from booking through departure and final documentation. You will coordinate with shippers, carriers, truckers, and overseas agents to move cargo accurately, compliantly, and cost-effectively.

The role requires 2+ years in international air freight, knowledge of IATA, AES/EEI, and EAR/ITAR compliance, plus strong communication and time-management skills.