Mark Prandini
Westchester,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Aircraft Loading Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in the airline industry, including 1.5 years with Lufthansa Airlines. Proven track record in managing efficient loading operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing team performance. Skilled in coordinating logistics to minimize turnaround times and enhance operational efficiency. Adopt problem-solving in a time sensitive matter with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. I am seeking for a new career path that leverages my leadership skills and focus on operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Loading Supervisor
Lufthansa
02.2023 - Current
- Quickly addressed and resolved loading issues, rerouting personnel and equipment as necessary to maintain tight schedules and meet operational demands.
- Coordinated all phases of aircraft handling, including catering, cleaning, fueling, cargo handling, authorities, crew and passenger boarding/de-boarding as well as pushback and walkout assistance.
- Collaborated with ground operations, ramp services, and maintenance teams to optimize loading schedules, minimize delays, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Managed a team of ground crew members, ensuring safe and efficient loading and unloading of passenger and cargo aircraft in compliance with all safety regulations and airline policies.
CONTROL CENTER COORDINATOR
American Airlines
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Determine all relevant flight and operational information to track and accurately report for delay analysis
- Manage and ensure that ground and flight crew for each flight in preparation for departure
- Coordinate successful execution of planned and unplanned operations with other departments, such as maintenance, fueling, and catering
- Provide answers and direction in a variety of situations to all areas of the operation and vendors
- Directing traffic in the gate areas for arriving and departing aircraft
FLEET SERVICE CLERK / CREW CHIEF
American Airlines
09.2015 - 03.2022
- Load, unload, sort, and appropriately transfer passenger baggage, cargo/freight, and company materials
- Was promoted to Crew Chief March 2020 which entailed overlooking proper weight and balance of aircraft and responsible for loading dangerous goods in collaboration with the load planner to ensure safe loading weights for aircrafts as a crew chief.
- Cross-checked documentation for mail/cargo weights.
- Adhered to Ramp Safety Protocols around the aircraft safety envelope
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others who were new to the job
- Inspected cargo for efficient and safe handling and transport between planes and cargo areas.
- Guided planes for all arrivals and departures with strong focus on safety.
FLEET SERVICE CLERK
Envoy Air
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Completed Ramp Service duties to ensure company targets were met for on-time departures.
- Guided planes for all arrivals and departures with strong focus on safety and on-time departures.
- Collaborate with the internal team to ensure a safe and on-time departure.
- Followed proper winter condition procedures and policies, such as deicing, in preparation for safe airline departures.
Education
B.A. - Justice Studies
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL06.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Sabre
- DOT Policies
- Safety Procedures
- Workplace Safety
- Airline Regulations
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Resolution
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Load Planning
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Loading coordination
- People Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Aircraft Loading Supervisor
Lufthansa
02.2023 - Current
CONTROL CENTER COORDINATOR
American Airlines
04.2022 - 09.2023
FLEET SERVICE CLERK / CREW CHIEF
American Airlines
09.2015 - 03.2022
FLEET SERVICE CLERK
Envoy Air
07.2014 - 09.2015
B.A. - Justice Studies
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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