Loadmaster

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for performing, coordinating, and overseeing aircraft ground services in accordance with Amerijet policy, HAZMAT Manual, and other documents pertaining to loadmaster duties and responsibilities in MIA and other stations overseas.

Job Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Tie-down equipment inspection.
• Aircraft loading and handling.
• Cargo buildup, breakdown, and tie-down.
• Aircraft load planning.
• Pallet and net inspection.
• Hazardous materials acceptance, loading, stowage, handling, and pilot notification.
• Import, export, and other government agency documentation.
• Customs, immigration and other government agency requirements for international flights.
• Ground security for aircraft and cargo.
• Staff, equipment, and material planning.
• Inventory, stowage, and reporting of equipment and materials.
• Conduct station audits.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Performance Standards/Measurements:

• All documents prepared 2 hours prior to flight departure.
• All pallet weights are accurate with zero discrepancies.
• Ensure that on hold cargo is not transported to a destination.
• Maintain an on-time departure schedule.
• Maintain / complete the documents for each operation.
• Always exhibit a professional demeanor.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Interact effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrates ability and resourcefulness.
• Proactive and timely in problem-solving.
• Recognize priorities and organizes workload accordingly.
• Ensure that work product is accurate, thorough and neat.
• Maintain accurate and concise records/files.
• Consistently follow Company policies and procedures (including governmental and safety) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• A self-starter is required, must be able to work effectively with minimal to no supervision.
• Administration skills and proficient computer skills are mandatory.
• Prior customer service and conflict resolution experience is a plus.
• Certified in weight and balance or load planning preferred.
• Certified in acceptance, loading, stowage, and handling of Hazardous Materials preferred.
• Prior airline/freight forwarding experience is preferred.
• Identification of HAZMAT Materials and knowledge of proper handling (Preferably).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Bilingual English-Spanish desired, but not necessary.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English. Able to correspond in writing and verbally in a professional manner.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups' situations to customers, client and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding carrying out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to accomplish computerized transactions in PMI, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, UNIX, Lotus Notre and Internet Explorer.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record from the state of your primary residence that meets Amerijet’s insurance standards.
• Willingness to work 8-hr shift covering 24/7.
• Pass a ten (10) years criminal record background check for SIDA badge.
• Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have direct reports but may require providing training for new team members.

Language Skills:

The employee must possess good interpersonal and communications skills, be able to effectively present information, respond to questions from managers and co-workers.

Physical Activities and Requirements of the Position:

Job duties include but are not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping, twisting (including wrists), reaching below and overhead, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.

Warehouse climate conditions are subject to change without notice.

At times may work with or near moving mechanical parts (i.e.: cooler, dock equipment), in high precarious places (i.e. ladder work) and in cold/hot climate conditions.

Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to: computers, paging, telephones, human voices, sound system and machinery.

Must be able to work well under pressure.

The employee is regularly required to stand, frequently required walk, use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Required to work in confined spaces.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; move about the facility.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Acknowledgement:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, and skills required of an employee in this position. Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example, by emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, corporate reorganization, or technical development). Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. also reserves the right to revise this job description.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Amerijet International Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race, color religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factors under federal, state or local law. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs and accommodation for the application process due to a disability, should send an e-mail to ADAapps@amerijet.com .

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