Cargo Officer - DFW

The Emirates Group

$76K — $108K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cargo operations or related field
  • Knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations with a valid DG certificate
  • Proficient in Advanced Load Control, Weight & Balance procedures
  • Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
  • Fluency in English and the local language of employment

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organise and coordinate daily cargo operations for optimal efficiency
  • Monitor GHA service quality and address any shortcomings
  • Resolve operational issues like delays and cargo mishandling
  • Compile and review cargo documentation per regulations
  • Ensure accurate completion of post-flight processes and documentation
  • Handle customer queries and complaints swiftly to maintain confidence
  • Update Cargo Systems and generate reports for service improvement

Benefits

  • Exclusive travel benefits including flight and hotel discounts
  • Attractive salary package
  • Opportunity for on-the-job training and development
  • Exposure to international cargo operations standards
Full Job Description
Job Purpose
Job Purpose

Provide existing and potential customers with a superior and consistent quality service, both directly and in conjunction with GHA. To ensure efficient day to day Cargo Operations within the location by guiding and directing the team and adhering to EKSkyCargo procedures.
  • Plan, organise and co-ordinate the operational activities to ensure optimal efficiencies and productivity, delegating responsibilities to and controlling subordinate staff and GHA/third party contractors as appropriate.
  • Monitor and oversee the service provided by GHA to ensure it is in line with EK standards, and where there are shortcomings, to address these appropriately and timeously. Where appropriate, make recommendations and implement process improvement with GHA.
  • Resolve problems arising such as delays, disruptions, cargo mishandling and transfer cargo
  • Review, collate and compile the cargo documentation for cargo uplifted on flights in accordance with local regulations and company policies
  • Ensure accurate completion of all post flight activities including dispatch of message, forwarding documentation and completion of station file. Where required, take appropriate action for any irregularities/ discrepancies
  • Investigate and respond to queries, complaints and claims received from internal and external customers in an efficient and timely manner, restoring customer confidence
  • Update and maintain Cargo Systems in order to provide the requisite customer service information and produce and analyse periodic reports and statistics
  • Supervisory accountabilities:
    - Motivate, train and give feedback to staff to ensure all tasks are completed on time and to ensure high standard of service is maintained. Provide on the job training and manage performance, including corrective action. Undertake performance appraisals and development planning
    - Supervise the cargo operations as required to ensure all activities are completed safely and in an efficient manner.
    - Deputise for the Cargo Manager where no senior manager is on duty and/or act as the Duty Manager e.g. Freighter.
Qualification

Knowledge of Dangerous Goods regulations and currently holds / has previously held a DG certificate

Knowledge of Advanced Load Control, Weight & Balance procedures and Live Animal Regulations

PC based skills including Microsoft Word/ Excel/ E-mail

Analytical and numeracy skills

Fluency in English and the language of the country you are working is essential.

Other job related information

Shift pattern

The job holder is also responsible for adhering to the relevant health and safety requirements and safe working practices applicable to their employment.

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

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