MIA Flight Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At Eastern Airlines curiosity and excitement for growth go a long way. In fact, Eastern Airlines was launched by seekers, adventurers and above all fliers. Our rich legacy and pioneering spirit are still evident in our team today.

Our open-hearted attitude, respect for the people we fly and our attention to detail is what sets Eastern Airlines apart from its competitors. Natural curiosity and hunger for wonder are behaviors that make our employees successful.

General

The MIA Flight Logistics Coordinator is based out of the MIA Airport and must be local to this work location. This position is full time and will be required to work 40 hours per week supporting a daily flight from MIA.

This position has the following responsibilities :

• To support and serve as the link between the Ground Handling Department and the Operations Control Center by coordinating, supervising and following up with external operations partners including designated handlers, fuel providers, caterers, cleaning services, security, and others.
• The flight coordinator shall gather all information necessary to ensure the smooth operation of each flight and confirm these services in advance of operations.
• The position is essential in supporting daily flight operations by ensuring all contracted services are successfully delivered.
• Assisting dispatchers on duty in maintaining operational control, transmission of passenger flight manifests, including generation of GENDECS.
• Relay requests from ground handling requests and operational schedules to downline stations, updating downline stations on flight status.
• Coordinate flight information and delays with office staff and stations.
• Reviews and reconfirms all details for the next day’s ground handling / catering and special services.
• Follow up with stations on any irregularities / service failures, etc.
• Assisting flight dispatchers with the dissemination of flight critical information (diversions, emergencies, etc.).
• Notify all internal departments and involved stations of flight delay information.
• Secure gate and ramp parking assignments with assistance of local ground handling team.
• Coordinate fueling with local vendors for departures.
• Helps coordinate aircraft movement / placement at home base.
• Report of all flights departing daily to Airport Authorities.
• If flight is international and non-terminal ops : Transmit all Domestic and International APIS information to Customs.
• Any discrepancies with CBP and APIS programs.
• Assist Dispatch with phone calls, flight following, all abnormal operations and any other duties,
• Communicate aircraft movement messages to destination stations.
• The flight logistics Coordinator position maintains flexibility in daily role responsibilities and shall provide operational support required in all applicable aspects required for the successful completion of each flight.
• Any other task needed to support the operation.

Qualifications

In addition, candidates must meet the following criteria :