Coordinate (and supervise) cargo-related functions, including inspection of ULD build-up operations and weighing of cargo prior to loading on company aircraft.
Supervise and direct all contract labor groups assigned to handling, loading, and offloading assigned aircraft.
Train and instruct vendors to ensure the safe and efficient handling of company equipment and cargo per company policies and procedures to avoid damage to aircraft, cargo, and equipment and to avoid injury to personnel working on or around aircraft.
Verify the accuracy of all cargo, dangerous goods, and government documentation required to accompany the aircraft and/or cargo on assigned flights.
Inspect tendered ULDs for damage and deficiencies, ensuring contained cargo is adequately secured.
Coordinate with all contract aircraft service and cargo handling organizations (caterers, fuelers, etc.), airport authorities, and government agencies associated with the flight, to ensure that all parties are kept informed of the company’s flight schedule and service requirements.
Prepare reports and brief flight-crew on cargo and security conditions.
Ensure flight plans, weather information, General Declarations, and all other types of flight operations-related documents, are collected and available to the flight-crew.
Ensure that no pilferage, loss, or damage of cargo occurs during loading/offloading operation.
Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with customers should any operational issue arise.
Coordinate with customers and ground support teams to optimize aircraft turnaround times.
Monitor compliance with FAA regulations during all operations.
Supervise loading and offloading of cargo to ensure proper weight distribution.
Perform load calculations and weight & balance computations