dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 34 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience.

Freighter Loading Expert you will have to ensure the safe on-loading, off-loading and ground support activities on a Freighter aircraft at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) on a 24/7 shift in accordance with operational service level agreements and regulatory controls.

In this role, you will:

• Complies with all relevant company standard operating procedures, work Instructions, and airport authority standards and regulatory requirements at DWC to ensure smooth handling of Freighter operations.
• Handles loading & equipment operation activities for in-coming and outgoing Freighter flights as allocated.
• Conducts regular safety briefings while intervening when there is risk exposure, ensuing safe behaviours is practiced and followed on shift.
• Ensures all safety issues are addressed as per safety regulations and safety reporting process is followed at all times.
• Works under time constraints to ensure the safe on time departure of aircraft, and that the service delivery targets and schedules are consistently met within the boundaries of safety and regulatory requirements.
• Briefs team members, allocates tasks and oversees activities. Supports the multi-tasked team to undertake all Freighter turnaround activities, participates and keeps the Airside Loading Supervisor updated on the operational progress at all times.
• Leads the main deck loading and off-loading of Freighter aircraft in accordance with the loading instructions, liaising with Airside Loading Supervisor on all relevant operational challenges and exceptions.
• Ensures that any loading deviation is authorised by the ALS /Load Control/ Load Master before the release of an aircraft.
• Effectively liaises with all concerned sections to ensure that adequate serviceable loading and offloading equipment is available on time for flight handling.
• As SME for Freighter Operations, provide technical expertise on all special loads to ensure aircraft and operational Safety.

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirement:

• High School with a Certificate (12 years of schooling) or Diploma in Ground handling.
• Experience of 2-6 years in ground handling.
• UAE Driving Licence in order to gain ADP
• Have good English communication both written and spoken.
• Have supervisory Skills

Our services on the ground keep the world in the air. We’re one of the largest air services providers in the world, and you’ll find us in over 80 countries offering expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for people with imagination and creativity to join our team of more than 40,000 people. We want potential stars to help us deliver on the promises our customers make. Be a part of our success story - if you want to join us, visit dnata.com/careers to apply.

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what’s it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.