Aircraft Load Coordinator

Job Description:

Position SummaryReporting to the Manager, Ramp Operations, the Aircraft Load Coordinator is responsible for preparing the flight manifests and ensuring that passenger baggage and/or cargo loads comply with weight and balance limitations in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Personal Characteristics• Highly flexible, with the ability to respond quickly in a dynamic environment• Professional and respectful, with a positive work attitude• Timely with a high level of commitment to on-time performance is essential• Motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team• Effective verbal and written communication skills• High level of respect, understanding and regard for First Nations communities• Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and provide sound judgmentKey Responsibilities and Accountabilities• Work with colleagues in the Cargo, Ramp and SOCC departments to maximize payload while utilizing the most efficient aircraft configurations• Input values into the Daily Cargo Report after each flight• Using reasonable judgement, ability to balance conflicting operational requirements to maximize cargo payload while maintaining on-time performance, all without jeopardizing safety or regulatory compliance by utilizing data from operational flight plans• Demonstrate friendly customer service support, ensuring that Northern Agents have been informed of flight delays and/or when a freight aircraft will be sent to their community, as well as advising Northern Agents when equipment will be required to offload freight or baggage• Coordinate de-ice operations with flight crew and ramp staff• Communicate fuelling requirements with the Captain after checking through load numbers in the internal computer system• Coordinate and prepare freight preloads and freight final loads, communicating with the Cargo Loadmaster • Ensure that all Ramp Agents are promptly informed when a flight will be arriving or departing to ensure that all services needed are delivered on time• Ensure that Ramp Agents and Customer Service employees are aware of any passenger/baggage/freight changes on flights, including flight delays• Ensure that all applicable Dangerous Goods paperwork is complete and signed by the Captain• Plan aircraft seat configurations for flights and communicate the organization of the aircraft movement on the ground to the Cargo and Ramp Operations employees• Load planning for standby passengers, excess baggage and available baggage/freight space• Work collaboratively with Cargo and Ramp Supervisors to ensure that tasks and departmental objectives are completed in a timely manner• Perform all other duties as assignedMinimum Education, Experience and Certifications• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent• Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training considered an asset• Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations• Knowledge of Amelia computer system is considered an asset• Must possess valid driver’s licence• Canadian Radio Licence (Aeronautical) required for this role• Forklift licence or completed applicable training considered an asset• Airline experience considered an asset Working Conditions• Physically able to perform all listed job duties.• Travel by aircraft and other means as required by role.• Work performed both indoors and outdoors; employee must be able to adapt to all outdoor weather conditions.• Work performed in multiple environments. Contact with staff and the general public.• Shiftwork may be required (days, evenings and/or night shift).• Work in a warehouse environment with full range of movement including, but not limited to, bending, sitting, standing, lifting to a maximum of 75lbs, pushing and pulling daily.• Ability to carry and operate a radio.• Use of safety equipment as required and applicable to role.Methods and procedures described or implied in the job profile may be altered to accommodate employees.

Job Ident #: 241

Company Details

Perimeter Aviation

626 Ferry Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0T7 Canada
www.perimeter.ca

Established in 1960 and based in Winnipeg and Thompson Manitoba, Perimeter Aviation LP has grown into a diversified airline company with more than 500+ employees, operating a fleet of 30 + aircraft in a scheduled air service to Manitoba and North Western...

Benefits:
Please inquire

Supported Manufacturers:
Bombardier, Fairchild

Supported Models:
Bombardier: Das 8 300, Dash 8 100 Fairchild: Metro III, Metro II, Merlin, Cargo Freighter

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Job Info

Location

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Perimeter Aviation

626 Ferry Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0T7 Canada
www.perimeter.ca