Loading Supervisor
Jazeera Airways is looking for Loading Supervisor to supervise and coordinate all aircraft loading and unloading operations to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate handling in compliance with airline policies and regulatory standards. The role will also ensure optimal payload distribution and strict adherence to weight & balance requirements and oversee the proper use of ramp equipment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Oversee the safe loading, unloading, and positioning of cargo, baggage, and special loads in accordance with the aircraft load plan and weight-and-balance requirements.
- Liaise with Load Control, Ramp Operations, Ground Handling Agents (GHAs), and Flight Crew to verify loading instructions and confirm safe load distribution.
- Ensure all documentation—including Load Sheets, Loading Instruction Forms (LIFs), Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manifests, and aircraft weight/balance data—is accurately completed and submitted to the Captain or Dispatch as required.
- Monitor the use of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and ramp vehicles during loading and unloading operations, ensuring safe parking, proper operation, and timely removal after use.
- Conduct pre-loading and post-loading inspections, including Foreign Object Debris (FOD) checks in holds and cargo compartments, to ensure cargo and baggage are properly secured and restraining systems comply with aviation safety standards.
- Prepare and maintain shift reports, non-conformance records, and data on loading delays or discrepancies for management review and continuous improvement.
- Allocate and supervise loading team members and contracted staff; provide on-the-job training in safe ramp practices, cargo handling, DGR compliance, and load procedures.
- Coordinate with Ramp, Flight Operations, and Load Control teams during Irregular Operations (IROPs) to manage late loads, last-minute changes (LMCs), special cargo, and expedited turnarounds.
- Ensure adherence to airline Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards, and Kuwait DGCA regulations related to aircraft loading and ground operations.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Logistics, Airport Operations, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft loading, ramp operations or cargo handling within an airline, ground-handling or airport environment, with atleast 2 year in a supervisory role.
- Proven understanding of aircraft load and balance principles, ramp safety management and cargo/baggage handling procedures.
- Certification in Ramp Safety, Cargo Handling, Load Control Safety Management Systems (SMS), Human Factors and Dangerous Goods Regulations is highly desirable.
