Load Control Manager in Orlando, Florida at National Air Cargo Group Inc

National Airlines, based in Orlando, FL, operates passenger charter service as well as customized military and commercial air cargo carriages worldwide. National Airlines specializes in over-sized, time sensitive, and special handling requirements, utilizing 747-400 and A-330 aircraft to accomplish its missions.

Job Title: Load Control Manager

Location: Orlando, FL

Department: Cargo Operations

Reports To: Director of Ground, Cargo, and Dangerous Goods

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Works with Ground Operations to coordinate and verify proper ground support equipment is available for both cargo and passenger aircraft.
• Coordinates any special equipment needed to support special loads.
• Completes Weight and Balance ahead of scheduled flights.
• Coordinates with cargo handlers / customers for correct cargo build up based on our A/C and airline laid down procedures before arrival of A/C at a particular station.
• Reviews Dangerous Goods Documents
• Tracks Loadmaster schedules after hours.
• Revises Loadmaster schedules to meet the needs of the mission.
• Notifies the on duty Special Load Loadmaster when special loads are requested.
• Works with the Travel/Crew Scheduling Department to ensure Loadmasters have hotel and transportation if not already arranged by the Cargo Training, Audits and Scheduling Department.
• Works with NAC ULD Department to coordinate for ULDs to be moved to vendors/customer.
• Ensures that LM are emailed Crew Briefing Sheets and schedule changes.
• Prepares a daily report on delays for the Duty Manager and Director of Ground, Cargo Operations and Dangerous Goods.
• Communicates schedule changes with ground handlers.
• Issues and tracks AWBs.
• Tracks station scale certification.
• Response to customer requests.
• Coordinates Load plans and weight and balance with the Load Control Coordinator.
• Reviews load requirements for special ground support equipment.
• Reviews load requirements for special build-up instructions.
• Reviews Dangerous Goods documentation for accuracy and conformity to the HMR.
• Prepares a daily report on delays for the Director of Ground, Cargo Operations and Dangerous Goods.
• Updates Loadmaster schedules during the absences of the Cargo Training, Scheduling and Audits Department.

Minimum Experience, Qualification and Skills:

• Experience with heavy commercial freighter aircraft.
• Cargo and Passenger operations experience.
• Loadmaster experience (5 years).
• Previous Instructor in cargo operations.
• Previous managerial experience
• Current HazMat Certification.
• Must have working knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience in writing technical manuals.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional Travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, copy machine/printer.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phones, printers, and overhead lights).
• Ability to work in a confined office or open cubicle environment

The work physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

National Air Cargo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions or other conditions of employment or career development. We take affirmative steps to hire and advance females, racial minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We offer Reasonable Accommodations where necessary to candidates for employment and to our qualified employees with disabilities.

National Airlines also expects all our employees to support and promote our Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Policy and Safety Objectives. Employees at all levels of the organization are encouraged to report safety concerns or hazards without fear of reprisal.