Loadmaster

Synopsis\n\nTo manage the aircraft turnaround including weight and balance, ramp operations, onboard loading including systems, aircraft door operations, onboard cabin safety and security support, aircraft servicing including potable water, toilet servicing and catering.\n\nAccountabilities\n\n * Act as point of liaison for third-party service providers, ensuring that resources provided are aligned with the SLA. Focal point with Network Control to ensure aircraft departs on time to minimize operational costs and coordination in the event of flight disruption.\n * Manage all load control functions for flight, ensuring the aircraft remains within operational limits regarding weight and balance. Manage ramp operations with all safety related issues including loading and aircraft servicing such as external power, potable water, catering and toilet servicing. Ensure all cargo/mail is inspected for suitability for transport including load special loads such as Dangerous Goods, Live Animals, etc. are loaded correctly and checked as per company regulations, provide signed NOTOC to crew.\n * Responsible for engagement and drive freighter specific operations and performance targets to improve service commitments, measured by departmental KPIs such as Freighter OTP, FAB \u0026 Cargo IQ.\n * Responsible to control and report GHA usage of Ground Service Equipment (GSE) in line with GHA contractual obligations, actual operational and product related requirements \u2013 thereby minimizing costs. Identify further cost reduction opportunities within freighter operations activities.\n * Responsible for the security of the aircraft on the ground and in the air by ensuring appropriate security checks are carried out in the cabin as per requirement, as well implementing access control while in service, making sure no prohibited articles or unauthorized personnel are on board.\n * Conduct regular Aircraft Turnaround Checks (ATCs) on behalf of EY Ground safety in order to ensure competency of global GHAs for EY on/off-line network \u2013 focus on safety \u0026 Security and operational compliance.\n\n\n\nEducation \u0026 Experience\n\n * Secondary school degree desirable or significant relevant work experience as loadmaster.\n * Minimum 5 years\u2019 experience \u2013 with a demonstrable experience in Loadmaster, Airline Cargo Operations, Ground Handler Operations, Similar role in the military environment.\n\n\n\nAbout Etihad Airways\n\nEtihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world\u2019s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad\u2019s codeshare partners, Etihad\u2019s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad\u2019s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!\n\nTo learn more, visit etihad.com\n\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\n\nBeware of fraudulent job offers from individuals or organizations claiming to represent the Etihad group. We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process. Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer. If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.\n