Loadmaster - MIA

Job Purpose

At Emirates Group, we connect the world through our global hub in Dubai, ensuring our customers always Fly Better. As one of the most recognized and admired brands globally, we're driven by innovation, ambition, and excellence. Join a dynamic, fast-paced team where your ideas and relationship-building skills will directly shape employee experience across our global workforce.

About the role

Plan ahead of the flight to ensure all ground operational activity takes place in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with Emirates/Airports standards and procedures. Responsible for preparing the aircraft weight and balance, trim sheet and submit to the Pilot in command. Issue aircraft loading and unloading instructions and ensure that General Declaration, flight plan and weather reports are obtained from the Ground Handling Agent and concerned authorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Load is built up in accordance with the Emirates Standards meeting all safety requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between the Ground Handling Agent, Line Maintenance Engineers, and Local Airport Authorities, Network Control Center etc to ensure that the highest levels of Customer Service are consistently delivered.
• Maintain close contacts with Ground Handling Agents, Line Maintenance Engineers, and Local Airport Authorities, Network Control Center etc to ensure that the highest levels of Customer Service are consistently delivered.
• Assess serviceability of aircraft loading systems/equipment and liaise with Engineering for rectification as well as determine operational restrictions and limitations until systems are rectified.
• Ensure that the aircraft is unloaded in a safe and efficient manner.
• Carry out Dangerous goods inspections related to aircraft loading and also deal with any DG related incidents related to flight and handling while the aircraft is on Ground.
• Perform other operational tasks as assigned by the local Cargo Manager, if and when not interfering with the core freighter operational role, such as but not limited to: Guiding/monitoring/coaching GHA staff
• Maintain operational updates in SkyChain
• Plan/arrange crew HOTAC and catering
• Evaluate special load requests (HEA/BIG/ODD)

Qualifications

• A level Experience: 5 years experience in Cargo/Airline/Ground handling in all areas in a major international airport.
• Knowledge/skills: Should have completed Load Planning, Loading Supervision, Dangerous Goods Acceptance, Aircraft Loading and Handling Training, Human Factors, Aviation Security, SMS, Airside Safety and Special Cargo Handling including IATA LAR/PER.
• Good Knowledge of Local and International Customs, Immigration and Security Regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate high level of knowledge and competence in Good Distribution Practice (GDP) acquired through experience and training.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimum amount of supervision and strong communication skills in both written and spoken skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and should be able to work under pressure.

Benefits

Join us and enjoy an attractive salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stay worldwide. Salary & benefits $76,020 - 108,600.